Sunrise and Sunset in Munich Today
In Munich, Germany, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 16:48. The day length is 9h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 11:57.
Munich: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Munich at 11:57 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:12, the latest on January 1 at 08:04.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:19 and latest on June 25 at 21:17.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Munich 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 | 07:59 | 16:47 | 8 h 48 min | west-southwest 239° | 71 h | 4/-2 °C | 52 mm |
| Feb | 07:20 | 17:35 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 252° | 93 h | 6/-1 °C | 46 mm |
| Mar | 06:27 | 18:18 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 142 h | 10/2 °C | 61 mm |
| Apr | 06:24 | 20:04 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 286° | 187 h | 15/5 °C | 56 mm |
| May | 05:34 | 20:46 | 15 h 12 min | west-northwest 300° | 212 h | 19/9 °C | 107 mm |
| Jun | 05:12 | 21:15 | 16 h 3 min | northwest 308° | 224 h | 23/13 °C | 121 mm |
| Jul | 05:29 | 21:09 | 15 h 40 min | northwest 304° | 243 h | 25/15 °C | 119 mm |
| Aug | 06:07 | 20:27 | 14 h 19 min | west-northwest 292° | 232 h | 25/15 °C | 117 mm |
| Sep | 06:50 | 19:26 | 12 h 36 min | west 275° | 168 h | 20/10 °C | 78 mm |
| Oct | 07:32 | 18:25 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 258° | 121 h | 15/7 °C | 67 mm |
| Nov | 07:20 | 16:35 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 243° | 71 h | 8/2 °C | 58 mm |
| Dec | 07:57 | 16:20 | 8 h 23 min | southwest 235° | 63 h | 5/-1 °C | 59 mm |
Direction of sunset: northwest (308°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 73° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 243 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 63 – 1,827 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 25 °C by day, driest in February with 46 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station München-Bogenhausen, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Munich
Morning: 06:44–07:50 · Evening: 16:02–17:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Munich, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:50. The evening golden hour extends from 16:02 to 17:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Munich
Morning: 06:31–06:44 · Evening: 17:09–17:21
The Blue Hour in Munich offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:31 to 06:44, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:09 to 17:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Munich
Munich is located at a latitude of 48.14° and a longitude of 11.58°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Munich vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Munich
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Munich. 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 Munich, with up to 16h 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 Munich sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Munich brings the shortest days with only 8h 21m 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 Munich
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Munich (48.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Munich
When does the sun rise in Munich today?
Today the sun rises in Munich at 07:04 and sets at 16:48.
How long is the day in Munich today?
The day lasts 9h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Munich today?
In the morning from 06:44–07:50, in the evening from 16:02–17:09.
When is the longest day in Munich?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 4m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 21m.
When does it get dark in Munich today?
It is dark from 17:21, fully dark from 18:35.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Munich. All times are in local time. How it is calculated