Sunrise and Sunset in Riga Today
In Riga, Latvia, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:42 and sets at 16:31. The day length is 8h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 12:07.
Riga: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Riga at 12:07 – 7 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:28, the latest on December 28 at 09:01.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:41 and latest on June 23 at 22:21.
The longest day of the year has 11 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Riga 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 | 08:50 | 16:15 | 7 h 26 min | southwest 230° | 37 h |
| Feb | 07:51 | 17:24 | 9 h 33 min | west-southwest 248° | 64 h |
| Mar | 06:39 | 18:26 | 11 h 47 min | west 268° | 141 h |
| Apr | 06:16 | 20:32 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 290° | 204 h |
| May | 05:05 | 21:35 | 16 h 30 min | northwest 308° | 287 h |
| Jun | 04:29 | 22:19 | 17 h 50 min | northwest 318° | 282 h |
| Jul | 04:51 | 22:06 | 17 h 15 min | northwest 314° | 291 h |
| Aug | 05:50 | 21:04 | 15 h 13 min | west-northwest 298° | 250 h |
| Sep | 06:54 | 19:42 | 12 h 48 min | west 276° | 167 h |
| Oct | 07:56 | 18:21 | 10 h 25 min | west-southwest 255° | 96 h |
| Nov | 08:04 | 16:11 | 8 h 7 min | southwest 236° | 36 h |
| Dec | 08:55 | 15:41 | 6 h 46 min | southwest 225° | 24 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (318°) in June, southwest (225°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 93° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 291 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 24 – 1,879 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Riga, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Riga
Morning: 07:16–08:43 · Evening: 15:29–16:56
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Riga, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:16 to 08:43. The evening golden hour extends from 15:29 to 16:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Riga
Morning: 07:00–07:16 · Evening: 16:56–17:12
The Blue Hour in Riga offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:00 to 07:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:56 to 17:12, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Riga
Riga is located at a latitude of 56.95° and a longitude of 24.11°. The city is in the Europe/Riga timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Riga vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Riga
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Riga. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m 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 Riga, with up to 17h 53m 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 Riga sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 15m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Riga brings the shortest days with only 6h 43m 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 Riga
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Riga (56.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 8h 49m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Riga
When does the sun rise in Riga today?
Today the sun rises in Riga at 07:42 and sets at 16:31.
How long is the day in Riga today?
The day lasts 8h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Riga today?
In the morning from 07:16–08:43, in the evening from 15:29–16:56.
When is the longest day in Riga?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 43m.
When does it get dark in Riga today?
It is dark from 17:12, fully dark from 18:42.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Riga. All times are in local time. How it is calculated