Sunrise and Sunset in Madrid Today
In Madrid, Spain, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:49 and sets at 18:07. The day length is 10h 18m. Solar noon is reached at 12:58.
Madrid: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Madrid 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 14 at 06:44, the latest on January 4 at 08:38.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:48 and latest on June 27 at 21:49.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 47 min more daylight than the shortest.
Madrid 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 | 08:35 | 18:12 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 243° | 161 h | 10/3 °C | 32 mm |
| Feb | 08:08 | 18:49 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 254° | 184 h | 12/4 °C | 34 mm |
| Mar | 07:26 | 19:21 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 220 h | 16/6 °C | 35 mm |
| Apr | 07:36 | 20:53 | 13 h 17 min | west-northwest 284° | 247 h | 19/8 °C | 46 mm |
| May | 06:58 | 21:24 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 296° | 293 h | 24/12 °C | 48 mm |
| Jun | 06:44 | 21:46 | 15 h 3 min | west-northwest 302° | 332 h | 29/17 °C | 20 mm |
| Jul | 06:57 | 21:43 | 14 h 47 min | west-northwest 299° | 372 h | 33/20 °C | 9 mm |
| Aug | 07:25 | 21:12 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 289° | 344 h | 33/19 °C | 10 mm |
| Sep | 07:55 | 20:23 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 256 h | 27/16 °C | 24 mm |
| Oct | 08:25 | 19:34 | 11 h 9 min | west 259° | 208 h | 20/11 °C | 64 mm |
| Nov | 08:00 | 17:57 | 9 h 57 min | west-southwest 246° | 165 h | 14/6 °C | 52 mm |
| Dec | 08:30 | 17:49 | 9 h 18 min | west-southwest 240° | 147 h | 10/4 °C | 42 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 372 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 147 – 2,929 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 33 °C by day, driest in July with 9 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Madrid/Cuatro Vientos, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Madrid
Morning: 07:31–08:28 · Evening: 17:28–18:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Madrid, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:31 to 08:28. The evening golden hour extends from 17:28 to 18:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Madrid
Morning: 07:20–07:31 · Evening: 18:24–18:35
The Blue Hour in Madrid offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:20 to 07:31, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:24 to 18:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Madrid
Madrid is located at a latitude of 40.42° and a longitude of -3.70°. The city is in the Europe/Madrid timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Madrid vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Madrid
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Madrid. 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 Madrid, with up to 15h 4m 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 Madrid 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 Madrid brings the shortest days with only 9h 17m 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.
On the same latitude as Madrid
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Madrid (40.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 18m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Madrid
When does the sun rise in Madrid today?
Today the sun rises in Madrid at 07:49 and sets at 18:07.
How long is the day in Madrid today?
The day lasts 10h 18m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Madrid today?
In the morning from 07:31–08:28, in the evening from 17:28–18:24.
When is the longest day in Madrid?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 4m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 17m.
When does it get dark in Madrid today?
It is dark from 18:35, fully dark from 19:39.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Madrid. All times are in local time. How it is calculated