Sunrise and Sunset in Locarno Today
In Locarno, Switzerland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:32 and sets at 18:51. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 13:12.
Locarno: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Locarno at 13:12 – 1 h 12 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 16 at 05:32, the latest on January 1 at 08:07.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:38 and latest on June 26 at 21:20.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 10 min more daylight than the shortest.
Locarno 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 | 08:03 | 17:05 | 9 h 2 min | west-southwest 240° | 124 h |
| Feb | 07:27 | 17:50 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 253° | 142 h |
| Mar | 06:37 | 18:30 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 192 h |
| Apr | 06:38 | 20:11 | 13 h 33 min | west-northwest 285° | 182 h |
| May | 05:52 | 20:50 | 14 h 58 min | west-northwest 299° | 200 h |
| Jun | 05:32 | 21:18 | 15 h 45 min | northwest 306° | 229 h |
| Jul | 05:48 | 21:13 | 15 h 25 min | west-northwest 303° | 260 h |
| Aug | 06:23 | 20:33 | 14 h 10 min | west-northwest 291° | 245 h |
| Sep | 07:02 | 19:36 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 192 h |
| Oct | 07:41 | 18:38 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 258° | 141 h |
| Nov | 07:25 | 16:52 | 9 h 27 min | west-southwest 244° | 105 h |
| Dec | 08:00 | 16:39 | 8 h 39 min | southwest 236° | 107 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 70° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 260 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 105 – 2,119 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lugano, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Locarno
Morning: 07:13–08:12 · Evening: 18:11–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Locarno, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:13 to 08:12. The evening golden hour extends from 18:11 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Locarno
Morning: 07:02–07:13 · Evening: 19:10–19:21
The Blue Hour in Locarno offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:02 to 07:13, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Locarno
Locarno is located at a latitude of 46.17° and a longitude of 8.80°. The city is in the Europe/Zurich timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Locarno vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Locarno
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Locarno. 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 Locarno, with up to 15h 47m 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 Locarno 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 Locarno brings the shortest days with only 8h 37m 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 Locarno
On the same latitude as Locarno
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Locarno (46.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 19m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Locarno
When does the sun rise in Locarno today?
Today the sun rises in Locarno at 07:32 and sets at 18:51.
How long is the day in Locarno today?
The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Locarno today?
In the morning from 07:13–08:12, in the evening from 18:11–19:10.
When is the longest day in Locarno?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 37m.
When does it get dark in Locarno today?
It is dark from 19:21, fully dark from 20:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Locarno. All times are in local time. How it is calculated