Sunrise and Sunset in Knin Today

In Knin, Croatia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:01 and sets at 18:23. The day length is 11h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 12:42.

Knin: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Knin 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 05:11, the latest on January 2 at 07:30.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:16 and latest on June 26 at 20:42.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 37 min more daylight than the shortest.

Knin 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
Jan	07:26	16:42	9 h 16 min	west-southwest 241°	140 h
Feb	06:54	17:24	10 h 30 min	west-southwest 253°	152 h
Mar	06:07	18:01	11 h 53 min	west 268°	195 h
Apr	06:12	19:39	13 h 27 min	west-northwest 285°	222 h
May	05:29	20:14	14 h 45 min	west-northwest 298°	278 h
Jun	05:11	20:39	15 h 28 min	northwest 304°	318 h
Jul	05:26	20:35	15 h 10 min	west-northwest 301°	359 h
Aug	05:58	19:59	14 h 1 min	west-northwest 290°	335 h
Sep	06:34	19:05	12 h 32 min	west 275°	246 h
Oct	07:09	18:11	11 h 2 min	west-southwest 259°	198 h
Nov	06:50	16:29	9 h 39 min	west-southwest 245°	129 h
Dec	07:23	16:17	8 h 55 min	west-southwest 238°	128 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 359 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 128 – 2,700 hours a year.

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

Golden Hour in Knin

Morning: 06:43–07:39 · Evening: 17:45–18:41

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Knin, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:43 to 07:39. The evening golden hour extends from 17:45 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Knin

Morning: 06:32–06:43 · Evening: 18:41–18:52

The Blue Hour in Knin offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:32 to 06:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 18:52, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Knin

Knin is located at a latitude of 44.04° and a longitude of 16.20°. The city is in the Europe/Zagreb timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Knin vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Knin

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Knin. 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 Knin, with up to 15h 30m 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 Knin 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 Knin brings the shortest days with only 8h 53m 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 Knin

On the same latitude as Knin

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Knin (44° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Knin

When does the sun rise in Knin today?

Today the sun rises in Knin at 07:01 and sets at 18:23.

How long is the day in Knin today?

The day lasts 11h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Knin today?

In the morning from 06:43–07:39, in the evening from 17:45–18:41.

When is the longest day in Knin?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 30m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 53m.

When does it get dark in Knin today?

It is dark from 18:52, fully dark from 19:59.