Sunrise and Sunset in Heraklion Today
In Heraklion, Greece, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:18 and sets at 18:55. The day length is 11h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 13:07.
Heraklion: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Heraklion at 13:07 – 1 h 7 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 12 at 06:04, the latest on October 24 at 07:33.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:06 and latest on June 29 at 20:38.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 46 min more daylight than the shortest.
Heraklion 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 | 07:27 | 17:30 | 10 h 2 min | west-southwest 245° | 15/9 °C | 88 mm |
| Feb | 07:06 | 18:01 | 10 h 56 min | west-southwest 255° | 16/9 °C | 74 mm |
| Mar | 06:30 | 18:26 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 17/10 °C | 42 mm |
| Apr | 06:47 | 19:52 | 13 h 5 min | west-northwest 283° | 20/12 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 06:15 | 20:16 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 294° | 24/16 °C | 15 mm |
| Jun | 06:04 | 20:35 | 14 h 32 min | west-northwest 300° | 28/20 °C | 5 mm |
| Jul | 06:15 | 20:34 | 14 h 19 min | west-northwest 297° | 29/23 °C | 2 mm |
| Aug | 06:38 | 20:08 | 13 h 30 min | west-northwest 288° | 29/23 °C | 4 mm |
| Sep | 07:02 | 19:26 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 27/20 °C | 18 mm |
| Oct | 07:25 | 18:44 | 11 h 19 min | west 260° | 24/18 °C | 46 mm |
| Nov | 06:54 | 17:13 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 248° | 20/14 °C | 59 mm |
| Dec | 07:20 | 17:08 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 242° | 17/11 °C | 86 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in July at 29 °C by day, driest in July with 2 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 Heraklion
Morning: 07:03–07:52 · Evening: 18:21–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Heraklion, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:03 to 07:52. The evening golden hour extends from 18:21 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Heraklion
Morning: 06:53–07:03 · Evening: 19:10–19:20
The Blue Hour in Heraklion offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:03, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Heraklion
Heraklion is located at a latitude of 35.33° and a longitude of 25.14°. The city is in the Europe/Athens timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Heraklion vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Heraklion
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Heraklion. 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 Heraklion, with up to 14h 33m 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 Heraklion 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 Heraklion brings the shortest days with only 9h 46m 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 Heraklion
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Heraklion (35.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 36m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Heraklion
When does the sun rise in Heraklion today?
Today the sun rises in Heraklion at 07:18 and sets at 18:55.
How long is the day in Heraklion today?
The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Heraklion today?
In the morning from 07:03–07:52, in the evening from 18:21–19:10.
When is the longest day in Heraklion?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 33m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 46m.
When does it get dark in Heraklion today?
It is dark from 19:20, fully dark from 20:19.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Heraklion. All times are in local time. How it is calculated