Sunrise and Sunset in Kotor Today
In Kotor, Montenegro, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:48 and sets at 18:16. The day length is 11h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 12:32.
Kotor: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kotor at 12:32 – 32 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 05:07, the latest on January 3 at 07:14.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:11 and latest on June 27 at 20:26.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kotor 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 | 07:11 | 16:37 | 9 h 25 min | west-southwest 242° | 123 h | 11/2 °C | 165 mm |
| Feb | 06:41 | 17:16 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 254° | 128 h | 13/3 °C | 164 mm |
| Mar | 05:57 | 17:51 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 172 h | 16/6 °C | 164 mm |
| Apr | 06:04 | 19:26 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 284° | 191 h | 21/10 °C | 136 mm |
| May | 05:23 | 19:59 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 297° | 248 h | 26/15 °C | 98 mm |
| Jun | 05:07 | 20:23 | 15 h 16 min | west-northwest 303° | 287 h | 31/19 °C | 60 mm |
| Jul | 05:21 | 20:20 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 301° | 334 h | 34/22 °C | 36 mm |
| Aug | 05:51 | 19:46 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 290° | 313 h | 35/22 °C | 54 mm |
| Sep | 06:24 | 18:54 | 12 h 30 min | west 275° | 225 h | 28/17 °C | 147 mm |
| Oct | 06:57 | 18:03 | 11 h 6 min | west 259° | 178 h | 23/12 °C | 176 mm |
| Nov | 06:35 | 16:22 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 245° | 115 h | 17/7 °C | 261 mm |
| Dec | 07:07 | 16:12 | 9 h 6 min | west-southwest 239° | 118 h | 12/4 °C | 232 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 334 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 115 – 2,432 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 35 °C by day, driest in July with 36 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Mostar, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Kotor
Morning: 06:31–07:26 · Evening: 17:38–18:33
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kotor, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:31 to 07:26. The evening golden hour extends from 17:38 to 18:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kotor
Morning: 06:20–06:31 · Evening: 18:33–18:44
The Blue Hour in Kotor offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:20 to 06:31, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:33 to 18:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kotor
Kotor is located at a latitude of 42.42° and a longitude of 18.77°. The city is in the Europe/Podgorica timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kotor vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kotor
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kotor. 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 Kotor, with up to 15h 18m 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 Kotor 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 Kotor brings the shortest days with only 9h 4m 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 Kotor
On the same latitude as Kotor
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kotor (42.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kotor
When does the sun rise in Kotor today?
Today the sun rises in Kotor at 06:48 and sets at 18:16.
How long is the day in Kotor today?
The day lasts 11h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kotor today?
In the morning from 06:31–07:26, in the evening from 17:38–18:33.
When is the longest day in Kotor?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 4m.
When does it get dark in Kotor today?
It is dark from 18:44, fully dark from 19:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kotor. All times are in local time. How it is calculated