Pompeii: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Pompeii, Italy, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 18:34. The day length is 11h 30m. Solar noon is reached at 12:49.
Pompeii: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Pompeii at 12:49 – 49 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 14 at 05:30, the latest on January 4 at 07:26.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:34 and latest on June 27 at 20:37.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.
Pompeii 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 | 07:24 | 16:59 | 9 h 35 min | west-southwest 243° | 127 h | 13/3 °C | 82 mm |
| Feb | 06:56 | 17:36 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 254° | 148 h | 14/3 °C | 59 mm |
| Mar | 06:13 | 18:08 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 179 h | 16/5 °C | 77 mm |
| Apr | 06:23 | 19:41 | 13 h 18 min | west-northwest 284° | 201 h | 19/8 °C | 75 mm |
| May | 05:45 | 20:12 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 296° | 252 h | 24/11 °C | 50 mm |
| Jun | 05:30 | 20:35 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 302° | 288 h | 28/16 °C | 29 mm |
| Jul | 05:43 | 20:32 | 14 h 49 min | west-northwest 300° | 325 h | 31/19 °C | 21 mm |
| Aug | 06:12 | 20:00 | 13 h 48 min | west-northwest 289° | 310 h | 32/19 °C | 14 mm |
| Sep | 06:42 | 19:11 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° | 234 h | 28/16 °C | 78 mm |
| Oct | 07:13 | 18:21 | 11 h 9 min | west 259° | 193 h | 23/12 °C | 78 mm |
| Nov | 06:48 | 16:44 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 246° | 129 h | 18/8 °C | 116 mm |
| Dec | 07:18 | 16:35 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 239° | 119 h | 14/5 °C | 100 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 325 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 119 – 2,505 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 32 °C by day, driest in August with 14 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Grazzanise, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Pompeii
Morning: 06:47–07:41 · Evening: 17:57–18:51
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pompeii, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:41. The evening golden hour extends from 17:57 to 18:51. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Pompeii
Morning: 06:37–06:47 · Evening: 18:51–19:01
The Blue Hour in Pompeii offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:51 to 19:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Pompeii
Pompeii is located at a latitude of 40.75° and a longitude of 14.48°. The city is in the Europe/Rome timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pompeii vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Pompeii
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pompeii. 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 Pompeii, with up to 15h 6m 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 Pompeii 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 Pompeii brings the shortest days with only 9h 15m 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 Pompeii
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pompeii (40.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 30m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Pompeii
When does the sun rise in Pompeii today?
Today the sun rises in Pompeii at 07:04 and sets at 18:34.
How long is the day in Pompeii today?
The day lasts 11h 30m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pompeii today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:41, in the evening from 17:57–18:51.
When is the longest day in Pompeii?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 6m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 15m.
When does it get dark in Pompeii today?
It is dark from 19:01, fully dark from 20:05.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Pompeii. All times are in local time. How it is calculated