Königstein Fortress: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Königstein Fortress, Germany, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:13 and sets at 18:28. The day length is 11h 15m. Solar noon is reached at 12:51.
Königstein Fortress: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Königstein Fortress at 12:51 – 51 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 17 at 04:49, the latest on December 31 at 08:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:57 and latest on June 25 at 21:21.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Königstein Fortress 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 | 08:00 | 16:26 | 8 h 26 min | west-southwest 237° | 47 h |
| Feb | 07:16 | 17:20 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 251° | 73 h |
| Mar | 06:17 | 18:08 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 121 h |
| Apr | 06:09 | 19:59 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 287° | 182 h |
| May | 05:14 | 20:46 | 15 h 32 min | west-northwest 302° | 216 h |
| Jun | 04:49 | 21:19 | 16 h 30 min | northwest 310° | 214 h |
| Jul | 05:06 | 21:11 | 16 h 5 min | northwest 307° | 226 h |
| Aug | 05:50 | 20:24 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 293° | 219 h |
| Sep | 06:38 | 19:18 | 12 h 39 min | west 276° | 156 h |
| Oct | 07:26 | 18:11 | 10 h 45 min | west-southwest 257° | 105 h |
| Nov | 07:19 | 16:16 | 8 h 57 min | west-southwest 241° | 47 h |
| Dec | 07:59 | 15:57 | 7 h 58 min | southwest 232° | 41 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 78° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 226 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 41 – 1,647 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Königstein Fortress
Morning: 06:53–07:58 · Evening: 17:44–18:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Königstein Fortress, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:58. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 18:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Königstein Fortress
Morning: 06:40–06:53 · Evening: 18:48–19:01
The Blue Hour in Königstein Fortress offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:40 to 06:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:48 to 19:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Königstein Fortress
Königstein Fortress is located at a latitude of 50.92° and a longitude of 14.06°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Königstein Fortress vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Königstein Fortress
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Königstein Fortress. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Königstein Fortress, with up to 16h 32m 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 Königstein Fortress sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Königstein Fortress brings the shortest days with only 7h 56m 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 Königstein Fortress
On the same latitude as Königstein Fortress
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Königstein Fortress (50.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 15m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Königstein Fortress
When does the sun rise in Königstein Fortress today?
Today the sun rises in Königstein Fortress at 07:13 and sets at 18:28.
How long is the day in Königstein Fortress today?
The day lasts 11h 15m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Königstein Fortress today?
In the morning from 06:53–07:58, in the evening from 17:44–18:48.
When is the longest day in Königstein Fortress?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 32m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 56m.
When does it get dark in Königstein Fortress today?
It is dark from 19:01, fully dark from 20:18.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Königstein Fortress. All times are in local time. How it is calculated