Sunrise and Sunset in Funchal Today
In Funchal, Portugal, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:05 and sets at 19:44. The day length is 11h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 13:55.
Funchal: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Funchal at 13:55 – 1 h 55 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 06:59, the latest on October 24 at 08:18.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 18:01 and latest on June 29 at 21:19.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Funchal through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:09 | 18:24 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 245° | 20/14 °C | 37 mm |
| Feb | 07:50 | 18:53 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 256° | 20/14 °C | 45 mm |
| Mar | 07:18 | 19:15 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 21/14 °C | 44 mm |
| Apr | 07:38 | 20:37 | 12 h 59 min | west-northwest 282° | 21/15 °C | 29 mm |
| May | 07:09 | 20:59 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 293° | 22/16 °C | 20 mm |
| Jun | 06:59 | 21:17 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 299° | 24/18 °C | 10 mm |
| Jul | 07:10 | 21:16 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 296° | 26/20 °C | 5 mm |
| Aug | 07:31 | 20:52 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 287° | 27/21 °C | 8 mm |
| Sep | 07:51 | 20:13 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 27/21 °C | 21 mm |
| Oct | 08:11 | 19:34 | 11 h 23 min | west 260° | 26/19 °C | 41 mm |
| Nov | 07:37 | 18:06 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 248° | 23/17 °C | 51 mm |
| Dec | 08:02 | 18:03 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 243° | 21/16 °C | 53 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in August at 27 °C by day, driest in July with 5 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Funchal
Morning: 07:50–08:38 · Evening: 19:11–19:59
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Funchal, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:50 to 08:38. The evening golden hour extends from 19:11 to 19:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Funchal
Morning: 07:41–07:50 · Evening: 19:59–20:09
The Blue Hour in Funchal offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:41 to 07:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:59 to 20:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Funchal
Funchal is located at a latitude of 32.67° and a longitude of -16.92°. The city is in the Atlantic/Madeira timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Funchal vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Funchal
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Funchal. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Funchal, with up to 14h 18m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Funchal sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Funchal brings the shortest days with only 10h 0m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Funchal
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Funchal (32.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 39m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Funchal
When does the sun rise in Funchal today?
Today the sun rises in Funchal at 08:05 and sets at 19:44.
How long is the day in Funchal today?
The day lasts 11h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Funchal today?
In the morning from 07:50–08:38, in the evening from 19:11–19:59.
When is the longest day in Funchal?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 0m.
When does it get dark in Funchal today?
It is dark from 20:09, fully dark from 21:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Funchal. All times are in local time. How it is calculated