Sunrise and Sunset in Podgorica Today
In Podgorica, Montenegro, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:21 and sets at 16:31. The day length is 10h 10m. Solar noon is reached at 11:26.
Podgorica: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Podgorica at 11:26 – 34 min before 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 05:05, the latest on January 3 at 07:12.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:09 and latest on June 27 at 20:24.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.
Podgorica 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 | 07:09 | 16:35 | 9 h 25 min | west-southwest 242° | 11/2 °C | 165 mm |
| Feb | 06:39 | 17:14 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 254° | 13/3 °C | 164 mm |
| Mar | 05:55 | 17:49 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 16/6 °C | 164 mm |
| Apr | 06:02 | 19:24 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 284° | 21/10 °C | 136 mm |
| May | 05:21 | 19:57 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 297° | 26/15 °C | 98 mm |
| Jun | 05:05 | 20:21 | 15 h 17 min | west-northwest 303° | 31/19 °C | 60 mm |
| Jul | 05:19 | 20:18 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 301° | 34/22 °C | 36 mm |
| Aug | 05:49 | 19:44 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 290° | 35/22 °C | 54 mm |
| Sep | 06:22 | 18:53 | 12 h 30 min | west 275° | 28/17 °C | 147 mm |
| Oct | 06:55 | 18:01 | 11 h 6 min | west 259° | 23/12 °C | 176 mm |
| Nov | 06:33 | 16:20 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 245° | 17/7 °C | 261 mm |
| Dec | 07:05 | 16:10 | 9 h 6 min | west-southwest 239° | 12/4 °C | 232 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in August at 35 °C by day, driest in July with 36 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 Podgorica
Morning: 06:02–07:01 · Evening: 15:50–16:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Podgorica, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:02 to 07:01. The evening golden hour extends from 15:50 to 16:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Podgorica
Morning: 05:51–06:02 · Evening: 16:49–17:00
The Blue Hour in Podgorica offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:51 to 06:02, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:49 to 17:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Podgorica
Podgorica is located at a latitude of 42.43° and a longitude of 19.26°. The city is in the Europe/Podgorica timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Podgorica vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Podgorica
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Podgorica. 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 Podgorica, with up to 15h 18m 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica brings the shortest days with only 9h 4m 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 Podgorica
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Podgorica (42.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 10m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Podgorica
When does the sun rise in Podgorica today?
Today the sun rises in Podgorica at 06:21 and sets at 16:31.
How long is the day in Podgorica today?
The day lasts 10h 10m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Podgorica today?
In the morning from 06:02–07:01, in the evening from 15:50–16:49.
When is the longest day in Podgorica?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 4m.
When does it get dark in Podgorica today?
It is dark from 17:00, fully dark from 18:07.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Podgorica. All times are in local time. How it is calculated