Sunrise and Sunset in Pristina Today
In Pristina, Kosovo, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:13 and sets at 16:23. The day length is 10h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 11:18.
Pristina: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Pristina at 11:18 – 42 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 14 at 04:56, the latest on January 3 at 07:05.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:01 and latest on June 27 at 20:17.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Pristina 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 | 07:02 | 16:26 | 9 h 24 min | west-southwest 242° | 68 h |
| Feb | 06:32 | 17:06 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 254° | 94 h |
| Mar | 05:47 | 17:41 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 156 h |
| Apr | 05:54 | 19:17 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 284° | 179 h |
| May | 05:13 | 19:50 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 297° | 213 h |
| Jun | 04:56 | 20:15 | 15 h 18 min | west-northwest 304° | 250 h |
| Jul | 05:10 | 20:11 | 15 h 1 min | west-northwest 301° | 273 h |
| Aug | 05:41 | 19:37 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 290° | 276 h |
| Sep | 06:14 | 18:45 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 201 h |
| Oct | 06:48 | 17:53 | 11 h 5 min | west 259° | 142 h |
| Nov | 06:26 | 16:12 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 245° | 84 h |
| Dec | 06:58 | 16:02 | 9 h 4 min | west-southwest 238° | 52 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 276 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 52 – 1,988 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nis, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Pristina
Morning: 05:55–06:54 · Evening: 15:42–16:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pristina, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:55 to 06:54. The evening golden hour extends from 15:42 to 16:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Pristina
Morning: 05:44–05:55 · Evening: 16:41–16:52
The Blue Hour in Pristina offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:44 to 05:55, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:41 to 16:52, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Pristina
Pristina is located at a latitude of 42.66° and a longitude of 21.17°. The city is in the Europe/Belgrade timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pristina vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Pristina
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pristina. 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 Pristina, with up to 15h 19m 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 Pristina 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 Pristina brings the shortest days with only 9h 3m 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 Pristina
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pristina (42.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 9m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Pristina
When does the sun rise in Pristina today?
Today the sun rises in Pristina at 06:13 and sets at 16:23.
How long is the day in Pristina today?
The day lasts 10h 9m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pristina today?
In the morning from 05:55–06:54, in the evening from 15:42–16:41.
When is the longest day in Pristina?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 3m.
When does it get dark in Pristina today?
It is dark from 16:52, fully dark from 17:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Pristina. All times are in local time. How it is calculated