Pena Palace Sintra: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Pena Palace Sintra, Portugal, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:38 and sets at 19:11. The day length is 11h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 13:25.
Pena Palace Sintra: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Pena Palace Sintra at 13:25 – 1 h 25 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 13 at 06:11, the latest on January 5 at 07:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 17:15 and latest on June 27 at 21:06.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 26 min more daylight than the shortest.
Pena Palace Sintra 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:54 | 17:39 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 243° | 15/9 °C | 65 mm |
| Feb | 07:28 | 18:15 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 255° | 16/10 °C | 50 mm |
| Mar | 06:48 | 18:44 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 19/11 °C | 60 mm |
| Apr | 07:01 | 20:14 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 284° | 20/12 °C | 54 mm |
| May | 06:25 | 20:42 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 295° | 23/15 °C | 31 mm |
| Jun | 06:12 | 21:04 | 14 h 52 min | west-northwest 301° | 26/17 °C | 11 mm |
| Jul | 06:24 | 21:01 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 299° | 28/18 °C | 3 mm |
| Aug | 06:51 | 20:32 | 13 h 41 min | west-northwest 289° | 29/19 °C | 6 mm |
| Sep | 07:18 | 19:45 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 27/18 °C | 25 mm |
| Oct | 07:46 | 18:59 | 11 h 13 min | west 259° | 23/16 °C | 79 mm |
| Nov | 07:19 | 17:24 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 247° | 18/12 °C | 92 mm |
| Dec | 07:48 | 17:16 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 240° | 15/10 °C | 64 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in August at 29 °C by day, driest in July with 3 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Pena Palace Sintra
Morning: 07:22–08:14 · Evening: 18:35–19:27
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pena Palace Sintra, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:22 to 08:14. The evening golden hour extends from 18:35 to 19:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Pena Palace Sintra
Morning: 07:12–07:22 · Evening: 19:27–19:37
The Blue Hour in Pena Palace Sintra offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:12 to 07:22, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:27 to 19:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Pena Palace Sintra
Pena Palace Sintra is located at a latitude of 38.79° and a longitude of -9.39°. The city is in the Europe/Lisbon timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pena Palace Sintra vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Pena Palace Sintra
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pena Palace Sintra. 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 Pena Palace Sintra, with up to 14h 53m 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 Pena Palace Sintra 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 Pena Palace Sintra brings the shortest days with only 9h 27m 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 Pena Palace Sintra
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pena Palace Sintra (38.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Pena Palace Sintra
When does the sun rise in Pena Palace Sintra today?
Today the sun rises in Pena Palace Sintra at 07:38 and sets at 19:11.
How long is the day in Pena Palace Sintra today?
The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pena Palace Sintra today?
In the morning from 07:22–08:14, in the evening from 18:35–19:27.
When is the longest day in Pena Palace Sintra?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 27m.
When does it get dark in Pena Palace Sintra today?
It is dark from 19:37, fully dark from 20:39.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Pena Palace Sintra. All times are in local time. How it is calculated