Riga Old Town: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Riga Old Town, Latvia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:39 and sets at 18:42. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 13:11.
Riga Old Town: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Riga Old Town at 13:11 – 1 h 11 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 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 Old Town 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 Old Town
Morning: 07:15–08:31 · Evening: 17:50–19:05
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Riga Old Town, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:15 to 08:31. The evening golden hour extends from 17:50 to 19:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Riga Old Town
Morning: 07:01–07:15 · Evening: 19:05–19:20
The Blue Hour in Riga Old Town offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:15, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:05 to 19:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Riga Old Town
Riga Old Town 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 Old Town vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Riga Old Town
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Riga Old Town. 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 Old Town, 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 Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Riga Old Town (56.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Riga Old Town
When does the sun rise in Riga Old Town today?
Today the sun rises in Riga Old Town at 07:39 and sets at 18:42.
How long is the day in Riga Old Town today?
The day lasts 11h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Riga Old Town today?
In the morning from 07:15–08:31, in the evening from 17:50–19:05.
When is the longest day in Riga Old Town?
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 Old Town today?
It is dark from 19:20, fully dark from 20:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Riga Old Town. All times are in local time. How it is calculated