Sunrise and Sunset in Gibraltar Today
In Gibraltar, Gibraltar, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 08:11 and sets at 20:14. The day length is 12h 2m. Solar noon is reached at 14:13.
Golden Hour in Gibraltar
Morning: 07:55–08:45 · Evening: 19:40–20:29
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gibraltar, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:55 to 08:45. The evening golden hour extends from 19:40 to 20:29. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gibraltar
Morning: 07:46–07:55 · Evening: 20:29–20:39
The Blue Hour in Gibraltar offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:46 to 07:55, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:29 to 20:39, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gibraltar
Gibraltar is located at a latitude of 36.14° and a longitude of -5.35°. The city is in the Europe/Gibraltar timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gibraltar vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gibraltar
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar, with up to 14h 37m 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 Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar brings the shortest days with only 9h 42m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Gibraltar
When does the sun rise in Gibraltar today?
Today the sun rises in Gibraltar at 08:12 and sets at 20:12.
How long is the day in Gibraltar today?
The day lasts 12h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gibraltar today?
In the morning from 07:56–08:46, in the evening from 19:38–20:28.
When is the longest day in Gibraltar?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 42m.
When does it get dark in Gibraltar today?
It is dark from 20:38, fully dark from 21:37.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Gibraltar. All times are in local time. How it is calculated