Playa de las Catedrales: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Playa de las Catedrales, Spain, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:32 and sets at 19:59. The day length is 11h 26m. Solar noon is reached at 14:16.
Playa de las Catedrales: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Playa de las Catedrales at 14:16 – 2 h 16 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 15 at 06:46, the latest on January 2 at 09:01.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 17:51 and latest on June 26 at 22:13.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Playa de las Catedrales 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 | 08:58 | 18:17 | 9 h 19 min | west-southwest 241° | 84 h |
| Feb | 08:27 | 18:58 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 253° | 116 h |
| Mar | 07:40 | 19:34 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 157 h |
| Apr | 07:46 | 21:11 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 285° | 169 h |
| May | 07:03 | 21:46 | 14 h 43 min | west-northwest 298° | 199 h |
| Jun | 06:46 | 22:11 | 15 h 25 min | northwest 304° | 212 h |
| Jul | 07:01 | 22:07 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 301° | 232 h |
| Aug | 07:33 | 21:32 | 13 h 59 min | west-northwest 290° | 236 h |
| Sep | 08:07 | 20:39 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 189 h |
| Oct | 08:42 | 19:45 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 259° | 143 h |
| Nov | 08:22 | 18:03 | 9 h 41 min | west-southwest 245° | 85 h |
| Dec | 08:54 | 17:52 | 8 h 58 min | west-southwest 238° | 74 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 236 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 74 – 1,896 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lugo/Rozas, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Playa de las Catedrales
Morning: 08:15–09:11 · Evening: 19:20–20:16
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Playa de las Catedrales, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:15 to 09:11. The evening golden hour extends from 19:20 to 20:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Playa de las Catedrales
Morning: 08:04–08:15 · Evening: 20:16–20:27
The Blue Hour in Playa de las Catedrales offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 08:04 to 08:15, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:16 to 20:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Playa de las Catedrales
Playa de las Catedrales is located at a latitude of 43.55° and a longitude of -7.16°. The city is in the Europe/Madrid timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Playa de las Catedrales vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Playa de las Catedrales
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Playa de las Catedrales. 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 Playa de las Catedrales, with up to 15h 26m 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 Catedrales 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 Playa de las Catedrales brings the shortest days with only 8h 56m 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 Playa de las Catedrales
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Playa de las Catedrales (43.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 26m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Playa de las Catedrales
When does the sun rise in Playa de las Catedrales today?
Today the sun rises in Playa de las Catedrales at 08:32 and sets at 19:59.
How long is the day in Playa de las Catedrales today?
The day lasts 11h 26m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Playa de las Catedrales today?
In the morning from 08:15–09:11, in the evening from 19:20–20:16.
When is the longest day in Playa de las Catedrales?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 56m.
When does it get dark in Playa de las Catedrales today?
It is dark from 20:27, fully dark from 21:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Playa de las Catedrales. All times are in local time. How it is calculated