Sunrise and Sunset in Nürnberg Today
In Nürnberg, Germany, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:10 and sets at 16:47. The day length is 9h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 11:59.
Nürnberg: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nürnberg at 11:59 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:08, the latest on December 31 at 08:11.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:16 and latest on June 25 at 21:26.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 7 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nürnberg 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 | 08:06 | 16:44 | 8 h 38 min | west-southwest 238° | 59 h |
| Feb | 07:25 | 17:35 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 252° | 85 h |
| Mar | 06:29 | 18:20 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 130 h |
| Apr | 06:24 | 20:08 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 286° | 187 h |
| May | 05:31 | 20:52 | 15 h 21 min | west-northwest 301° | 219 h |
| Jun | 05:08 | 21:23 | 16 h 15 min | northwest 309° | 229 h |
| Jul | 05:25 | 21:17 | 15 h 52 min | northwest 305° | 239 h |
| Aug | 06:06 | 20:32 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 293° | 226 h |
| Sep | 06:51 | 19:29 | 12 h 37 min | west 275° | 165 h |
| Oct | 07:36 | 18:25 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 258° | 114 h |
| Nov | 07:26 | 16:33 | 9 h 7 min | west-southwest 242° | 58 h |
| Dec | 08:05 | 16:16 | 8 h 11 min | southwest 234° | 44 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 75° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 239 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 44 – 1,755 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nürnberg, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Nürnberg
Morning: 06:49–07:58 · Evening: 15:59–17:08
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nürnberg, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:49 to 07:58. The evening golden hour extends from 15:59 to 17:08. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nürnberg
Morning: 06:36–06:49 · Evening: 17:08–17:21
The Blue Hour in Nürnberg offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:36 to 06:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:08 to 17:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nürnberg
Nürnberg is located at a latitude of 49.45° and a longitude of 11.08°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nürnberg vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nürnberg
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nürnberg. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Nürnberg, with up to 16h 17m 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 Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg brings the shortest days with only 8h 9m 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 Nürnberg
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nürnberg (49.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Nürnberg
When does the sun rise in Nürnberg today?
Today the sun rises in Nürnberg at 07:10 and sets at 16:47.
How long is the day in Nürnberg today?
The day lasts 9h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nürnberg today?
In the morning from 06:49–07:58, in the evening from 15:59–17:08.
When is the longest day in Nürnberg?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 9m.
When does it get dark in Nürnberg today?
It is dark from 17:21, fully dark from 18:36.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nürnberg. All times are in local time. How it is calculated