Sunrise and Sunset in Playa de las Américas Today
In Playa de las Américas, Spain, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 08:03 and sets at 19:45. The day length is 11h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 13:54.
Playa de las Américas: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Playa de las Américas at 13:54 – 1 h 54 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 March 28 at 07:01, the latest on October 24 at 08:12.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 18:10 and latest on July 1 at 21:07.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 34 min more daylight than the shortest.
Playa de las Américas 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 | 18:33 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 247° | 222 h | 23/15 °C | 17 mm |
| Feb | 07:44 | 18:57 | 11 h 13 min | west-southwest 256° | 219 h | 23/15 °C | 19 mm |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:15 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 257 h | 24/16 °C | 13 mm |
| Apr | 07:42 | 20:32 | 12 h 50 min | west-northwest 282° | 248 h | 24/16 °C | 8 mm |
| May | 07:17 | 20:49 | 13 h 33 min | west-northwest 292° | 275 h | 25/17 °C | 1 mm |
| Jun | 07:10 | 21:04 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 297° | 284 h | 26/19 °C | 0 mm |
| Jul | 07:20 | 21:05 | 13 h 45 min | west-northwest 295° | 330 h | 28/20 °C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 07:36 | 20:45 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 286° | 311 h | 29/21 °C | 2 mm |
| Sep | 07:52 | 20:11 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 248 h | 28/21 °C | 3 mm |
| Oct | 08:07 | 19:37 | 11 h 30 min | west 261° | 236 h | 27/20 °C | 13 mm |
| Nov | 07:28 | 18:14 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 249° | 212 h | 25/18 °C | 11 mm |
| Dec | 07:50 | 18:13 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 244° | 215 h | 24/17 °C | 33 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 330 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 212 – 3,057 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 29 °C by day, driest in June with 0 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tenerife/Reina Sofia, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Playa de las Américas
Morning: 07:48–08:34 · Evening: 19:13–19:59
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Playa de las Américas, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:48 to 08:34. The evening golden hour extends from 19:13 to 19:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Playa de las Américas
Morning: 07:39–07:48 · Evening: 19:59–20:08
The Blue Hour in Playa de las Américas offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:39 to 07:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:59 to 20:08, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Playa de las Américas
Playa de las Américas is located at a latitude of 28.06° and a longitude of -16.73°. The city is in the Atlantic/Canary timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Playa de las Américas vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Playa de las Américas
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Playa de las Américas. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m 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 Playa de las Américas, with up to 13h 56m 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 Playa de las Américas sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Playa de las Américas brings the shortest days with only 10h 22m 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 Playa de las Américas
On the same latitude as Playa de las Américas
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Playa de las Américas (28.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 42m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Playa de las Américas
When does the sun rise in Playa de las Américas today?
Today the sun rises in Playa de las Américas at 08:03 and sets at 19:45.
How long is the day in Playa de las Américas today?
The day lasts 11h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Playa de las Américas today?
In the morning from 07:48–08:34, in the evening from 19:13–19:59.
When is the longest day in Playa de las Américas?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 22m.
When does it get dark in Playa de las Américas today?
It is dark from 20:08, fully dark from 21:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Playa de las Américas. All times are in local time. How it is calculated