Plitvice Lakes: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Plitvice Lakes, Croatia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 18:27. The day length is 11h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 12:45.
Plitvice Lakes: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Plitvice Lakes at 12:45 – 45 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 05:10, the latest on January 2 at 07:35.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:16 and latest on June 26 at 20:48.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
Plitvice Lakes 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 | 07:31 | 16:42 | 9 h 11 min | west-southwest 241° | 69 h |
| Feb | 06:58 | 17:25 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 253° | 103 h |
| Mar | 06:10 | 18:03 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 150 h |
| Apr | 06:13 | 19:42 | 13 h 29 min | west-northwest 285° | 190 h |
| May | 05:29 | 20:19 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 298° | 246 h |
| Jun | 05:10 | 20:45 | 15 h 35 min | northwest 305° | 266 h |
| Jul | 05:25 | 20:41 | 15 h 16 min | west-northwest 302° | 294 h |
| Aug | 05:59 | 20:04 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 291° | 274 h |
| Sep | 06:36 | 19:08 | 12 h 33 min | west 275° | 184 h |
| Oct | 07:12 | 18:13 | 11 h 0 min | west-southwest 259° | 131 h |
| Nov | 06:54 | 16:29 | 9 h 35 min | west-southwest 244° | 66 h |
| Dec | 07:28 | 16:17 | 8 h 49 min | west-southwest 237° | 53 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 68° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 294 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 53 – 2,026 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Zagreb-Maksimir, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Plitvice Lakes
Morning: 06:44–07:42 · Evening: 17:48–18:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Plitvice Lakes, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:42. The evening golden hour extends from 17:48 to 18:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Plitvice Lakes
Morning: 06:33–06:44 · Evening: 18:45–18:56
The Blue Hour in Plitvice Lakes offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:44, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:45 to 18:56, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes is located at a latitude of 44.87° and a longitude of 15.58°. The city is in the Europe/Zagreb timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Plitvice Lakes vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Plitvice Lakes
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Plitvice Lakes. 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 Plitvice Lakes, with up to 15h 36m 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 Plitvice Lakes sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Plitvice Lakes brings the shortest days with only 8h 47m 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 Plitvice Lakes
On the same latitude as Plitvice Lakes
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Plitvice Lakes (44.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 25m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Plitvice Lakes
When does the sun rise in Plitvice Lakes today?
Today the sun rises in Plitvice Lakes at 07:02 and sets at 18:27.
How long is the day in Plitvice Lakes today?
The day lasts 11h 25m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Plitvice Lakes today?
In the morning from 06:44–07:42, in the evening from 17:48–18:45.
When is the longest day in Plitvice Lakes?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 36m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 47m.
When does it get dark in Plitvice Lakes today?
It is dark from 18:56, fully dark from 20:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Plitvice Lakes. All times are in local time. How it is calculated