Sunrise and Sunset in Kos Today
In Kos, Greece, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:11 and sets at 18:45. The day length is 11h 35m. Solar noon is reached at 12:58.
Kos: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kos at 12:58 – 58 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 13 at 05:50, the latest on October 24 at 07:26.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 16:54 and latest on June 28 at 20:34.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kos 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 | 07:22 | 17:17 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 244° | 92 h | 17/8 °C | 152 mm |
| Feb | 06:59 | 17:50 | 10 h 51 min | west-southwest 255° | 101 h | 18/7 °C | 108 mm |
| Mar | 06:22 | 18:17 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 160 h | 20/9 °C | 63 mm |
| Apr | 06:37 | 19:45 | 13 h 8 min | west-northwest 283° | 201 h | 23/11 °C | 43 mm |
| May | 06:03 | 20:11 | 14 h 8 min | west-northwest 295° | 243 h | 27/14 °C | 24 mm |
| Jun | 05:51 | 20:31 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 300° | 276 h | 30/20 °C | 6 mm |
| Jul | 06:03 | 20:30 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 298° | 310 h | 33/23 °C | 2 mm |
| Aug | 06:27 | 20:02 | 13 h 35 min | west-northwest 288° | 301 h | 33/23 °C | 2 mm |
| Sep | 06:52 | 19:18 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° | 249 h | 30/20 °C | 20 mm |
| Oct | 07:18 | 18:34 | 11 h 16 min | west 260° | 181 h | 27/15 °C | 49 mm |
| Nov | 06:48 | 17:01 | 10 h 13 min | west-southwest 247° | 108 h | 23/12 °C | 95 mm |
| Dec | 07:16 | 16:55 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 241° | 73 h | 19/9 °C | 150 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 310 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 73 – 2,295 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 33 °C by day, driest in July with 2 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Mugla, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Kos
Morning: 06:55–07:45 · Evening: 18:11–19:01
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kos, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:55 to 07:45. The evening golden hour extends from 18:11 to 19:01. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kos
Morning: 06:45–06:55 · Evening: 19:01–19:11
The Blue Hour in Kos offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:45 to 06:55, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:01 to 19:11, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kos
Kos is located at a latitude of 36.89° and a longitude of 27.29°. The city is in the Europe/Athens timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kos vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kos
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kos. 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 Kos, with up to 14h 42m 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 Kos sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Kos brings the shortest days with only 9h 38m 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 Kos
On the same latitude as Kos
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kos (36.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 35m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kos
When does the sun rise in Kos today?
Today the sun rises in Kos at 07:11 and sets at 18:45.
How long is the day in Kos today?
The day lasts 11h 35m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kos today?
In the morning from 06:55–07:45, in the evening from 18:11–19:01.
When is the longest day in Kos?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 42m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 38m.
When does it get dark in Kos today?
It is dark from 19:11, fully dark from 20:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kos. All times are in local time. How it is calculated