Sunrise and Sunset in Hvar Today
In Hvar, Croatia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:58 and sets at 18:25. The day length is 11h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 12:42.
Hvar: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hvar at 12:42 – 42 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 15 at 05:13, the latest on January 3 at 07:26.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:18 and latest on June 27 at 20:38.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 24 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hvar 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 | Sunshine | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:23 | 16:44 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 241° | 140 h | 11/6 °C | 73 mm |
| Feb | 06:52 | 17:25 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 254° | 152 h | 12/6 °C | 64 mm |
| Mar | 06:06 | 18:00 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 195 h | 15/9 °C | 58 mm |
| Apr | 06:12 | 19:36 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 285° | 222 h | 18/12 °C | 62 mm |
| May | 05:30 | 20:11 | 14 h 40 min | west-northwest 297° | 278 h | 23/16 °C | 58 mm |
| Jun | 05:13 | 20:35 | 15 h 22 min | northwest 304° | 318 h | 28/20 °C | 49 mm |
| Jul | 05:28 | 20:32 | 15 h 4 min | west-northwest 301° | 359 h | 31/23 °C | 25 mm |
| Aug | 05:59 | 19:57 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 290° | 335 h | 31/23 °C | 32 mm |
| Sep | 06:33 | 19:04 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 246 h | 25/18 °C | 82 mm |
| Oct | 07:07 | 18:11 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° | 198 h | 21/15 °C | 80 mm |
| Nov | 06:46 | 16:30 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 245° | 129 h | 16/11 °C | 120 mm |
| Dec | 07:19 | 16:19 | 9 h 1 min | west-southwest 238° | 128 h | 12/7 °C | 99 mm |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 359 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 128 – 2,700 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 31 °C by day, driest in July with 25 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Split, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Hvar
Morning: 06:40–07:36 · Evening: 17:47–18:42
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hvar, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:40 to 07:36. The evening golden hour extends from 17:47 to 18:42. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hvar
Morning: 06:29–06:40 · Evening: 18:42–18:53
The Blue Hour in Hvar offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:29 to 06:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:42 to 18:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hvar
Hvar is located at a latitude of 43.17° and a longitude of 16.44°. The city is in the Europe/Zagreb timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hvar vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hvar
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hvar. 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 Hvar, with up to 15h 23m 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 Hvar sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Hvar brings the shortest days with only 8h 59m 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 Hvar
On the same latitude as Hvar
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hvar (43.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 27m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hvar
When does the sun rise in Hvar today?
Today the sun rises in Hvar at 06:58 and sets at 18:25.
How long is the day in Hvar today?
The day lasts 11h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hvar today?
In the morning from 06:40–07:36, in the evening from 17:47–18:42.
When is the longest day in Hvar?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 59m.
When does it get dark in Hvar today?
It is dark from 18:53, fully dark from 19:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hvar. All times are in local time. How it is calculated