Hohenzollern Castle: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Hohenzollern Castle, Germany, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:31 and sets at 18:51. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 13:11.

Hohenzollern Castle: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Hohenzollern Castle at 13:11 – 1 h 11 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 16 at 05:22, the latest on January 1 at 08:15.

The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:29 and latest on June 25 at 21:29.

The longest day of the year has 7 h 46 min more daylight than the shortest.

Hohenzollern Castle through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshine
Jan08:1016:578 h 47 minwest-southwest 238°61 h
Feb07:3117:4510 h 14 minwest-southwest 252°85 h
Mar06:3718:2911 h 52 minwest 268°138 h
Apr06:3420:1413 h 40 minwest-northwest 286°180 h
May05:4420:5715 h 13 minwest-northwest 300°203 h
Jun05:2221:2616 h 4 minnorthwest 308°223 h
Jul05:3821:2015 h 42 minnorthwest 304°240 h
Aug06:1720:3814 h 20 minwest-northwest 292°224 h
Sep07:0019:3612 h 36 minwest 275°166 h
Oct07:4318:3510 h 52 minwest-southwest 258°112 h
Nov07:3116:459 h 14 minwest-southwest 242°65 h
Dec08:0816:298 h 21 minsouthwest 235°52 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (308°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 73° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 240 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 52 – 1,749 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Rottenburg-Kiebingen, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Hohenzollern Castle

Morning: 07:12–08:13 · Evening: 18:09–19:10

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hohenzollern Castle, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:12 to 08:13. The evening golden hour extends from 18:09 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Hohenzollern Castle

Morning: 07:00–07:12 · Evening: 19:10–19:22

The Blue Hour in Hohenzollern Castle offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:00 to 07:12, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Hohenzollern Castle

Hohenzollern Castle is located at a latitude of 48.32° and a longitude of 8.97°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hohenzollern Castle vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Hohenzollern Castle

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hohenzollern Castle. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Hohenzollern Castle, with up to 16h 6m 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 Hohenzollern Castle sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Hohenzollern Castle brings the shortest days with only 8h 19m 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.

Cities near Hohenzollern Castle

On the same latitude as Hohenzollern Castle

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hohenzollern Castle (48.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 19m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Hohenzollern Castle

When does the sun rise in Hohenzollern Castle today?

Today the sun rises in Hohenzollern Castle at 07:31 and sets at 18:51.

How long is the day in Hohenzollern Castle today?

The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Hohenzollern Castle today?

In the morning from 07:12–08:13, in the evening from 18:09–19:10.

When is the longest day in Hohenzollern Castle?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 6m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 19m.

When does it get dark in Hohenzollern Castle today?

It is dark from 19:22, fully dark from 20:34.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hohenzollern Castle. All times are in local time. How it is calculated