Sunrise and Sunset in Rotterdam Today
In Rotterdam, Netherlands, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 07:45 and sets at 17:05. The day length is 9h 20m. Solar noon is reached at 12:25.
Rotterdam: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Rotterdam at 12:25 – 25 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 05:21, the latest on December 30 at 08:49.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:30 and latest on June 25 at 22:05.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 58 min more daylight than the shortest.
Rotterdam 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 | 08:42 | 17:00 | 8 h 18 min | southwest 236° | 67 h |
| Feb | 07:57 | 17:56 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 251° | 90 h |
| Mar | 06:56 | 18:46 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 139 h |
| Apr | 06:45 | 20:39 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 287° | 189 h |
| May | 05:48 | 21:29 | 15 h 41 min | west-northwest 303° | 218 h |
| Jun | 05:21 | 22:03 | 16 h 41 min | northwest 311° | 207 h |
| Jul | 05:40 | 21:55 | 16 h 15 min | northwest 308° | 214 h |
| Aug | 06:26 | 21:05 | 14 h 40 min | west-northwest 294° | 196 h |
| Sep | 07:16 | 19:57 | 12 h 40 min | west 276° | 153 h |
| Oct | 08:06 | 18:48 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 257° | 119 h |
| Nov | 08:01 | 16:51 | 8 h 50 min | west-southwest 240° | 67 h |
| Dec | 08:43 | 16:30 | 7 h 48 min | southwest 231° | 56 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 80° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 218 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 56 – 1,715 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station De Bilt, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Rotterdam
Morning: 07:23–08:37 · Evening: 16:13–17:27
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rotterdam, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:23 to 08:37. The evening golden hour extends from 16:13 to 17:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rotterdam
Morning: 07:09–07:23 · Evening: 17:27–17:41
The Blue Hour in Rotterdam offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:09 to 07:23, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:27 to 17:41, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rotterdam
Rotterdam is located at a latitude of 51.92° and a longitude of 4.48°. The city is in the Europe/Amsterdam timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rotterdam vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rotterdam
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rotterdam. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Rotterdam, with up to 16h 43m 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 Rotterdam sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Rotterdam brings the shortest days with only 7h 45m 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.
Cities near Rotterdam
On the same latitude as Rotterdam
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Rotterdam (51.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 20m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Rotterdam
When does the sun rise in Rotterdam today?
Today the sun rises in Rotterdam at 07:45 and sets at 17:05.
How long is the day in Rotterdam today?
The day lasts 9h 20m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rotterdam today?
In the morning from 07:23–08:37, in the evening from 16:13–17:27.
When is the longest day in Rotterdam?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 43m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 45m.
When does it get dark in Rotterdam today?
It is dark from 17:41, fully dark from 19:00.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rotterdam. All times are in local time. How it is calculated