Sunrise and Sunset in Porto Today

In Porto, Portugal, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:10 and sets at 17:25. The day length is 10h 15m. Solar noon is reached at 12:18.

Porto: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Porto at 12:18 – 18 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 06:01, the latest on January 4 at 08:00.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:05 and latest on June 27 at 21:11.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.

Porto 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	07:57	17:30	9 h 33 min	west-southwest 242°	109 h	15/6 °C	138 mm
Feb	07:29	18:08	10 h 39 min	west-southwest 254°	135 h	15/6 °C	96 mm
Mar	06:46	18:41	11 h 55 min	west 268°	178 h	19/6 °C	112 mm
Apr	06:55	20:14	13 h 19 min	west-northwest 284°	201 h	19/8 °C	91 mm
May	06:16	20:45	14 h 30 min	west-northwest 296°	237 h	22/10 °C	60 mm
Jun	06:01	21:08	15 h 8 min	west-northwest 303°	266 h	24/13 °C	32 mm
Jul	06:14	21:05	14 h 51 min	west-northwest 300°	297 h	26/14 °C	13 mm
Aug	06:43	20:33	13 h 50 min	west-northwest 289°	282 h	26/15 °C	22 mm
Sep	07:14	19:43	12 h 29 min	west 274°	218 h	25/14 °C	49 mm
Oct	07:45	18:53	11 h 8 min	west 259°	157 h	23/11 °C	137 mm
Nov	07:22	17:15	9 h 53 min	west-southwest 246°	110 h	18/8 °C	137 mm
Dec	07:52	17:06	9 h 14 min	west-southwest 239°	100 h	15/7 °C	122 mm

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) 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 297 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 100 – 2,290 hours a year.

As a destination: warmest in August at 26 °C by day, driest in July with 13 mm of rain.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Vigo/Peinador, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).

Golden Hour in Porto

Morning: 06:52–07:49 · Evening: 16:45–17:43

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Porto, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:52 to 07:49. The evening golden hour extends from 16:45 to 17:43. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Porto

Morning: 06:41–06:52 · Evening: 17:43–17:54

The Blue Hour in Porto offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:41 to 06:52, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:43 to 17:54, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Porto

Porto is located at a latitude of 41.16° and a longitude of -8.63°. The city is in the Europe/Lisbon timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Porto vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Porto

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Porto. 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 Porto, with up to 15h 9m 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 Porto 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 Porto brings the shortest days with only 9h 12m 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 Porto

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Porto (41.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 15m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Porto

When does the sun rise in Porto today?

Today the sun rises in Porto at 07:10 and sets at 17:25.

How long is the day in Porto today?

The day lasts 10h 15m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Porto today?

In the morning from 06:52–07:49, in the evening from 16:45–17:43.

When is the longest day in Porto?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 9m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 12m.

When does it get dark in Porto today?

It is dark from 17:54, fully dark from 18:59.