Sunrise and Sunset in Sarajevo Today
In Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:27 and sets at 16:31. The day length is 10h 4m. Solar noon is reached at 11:29.
Sarajevo: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sarajevo at 11:29 – 31 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 15 at 05:03, the latest on January 2 at 07:20.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:08 and latest on June 26 at 20:32.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 34 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sarajevo 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 | 07:17 | 16:34 | 9 h 17 min | west-southwest 241° | 82 h |
| Feb | 06:45 | 17:16 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 253° | 102 h |
| Mar | 05:58 | 17:52 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 145 h |
| Apr | 06:03 | 19:29 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 285° | 158 h |
| May | 05:20 | 20:05 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 298° | 194 h |
| Jun | 05:03 | 20:30 | 15 h 27 min | northwest 304° | 231 h |
| Jul | 05:17 | 20:26 | 15 h 9 min | west-northwest 301° | 256 h |
| Aug | 05:50 | 19:50 | 14 h 0 min | west-northwest 290° | 240 h |
| Sep | 06:25 | 18:57 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 177 h |
| Oct | 07:00 | 18:03 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 259° | 155 h |
| Nov | 06:40 | 16:20 | 9 h 40 min | west-southwest 245° | 95 h |
| Dec | 07:13 | 16:09 | 8 h 56 min | west-southwest 238° | 62 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 256 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 62 – 1,897 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sarajevo, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Sarajevo
Morning: 06:08–07:09 · Evening: 15:49–16:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sarajevo, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:08 to 07:09. The evening golden hour extends from 15:49 to 16:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sarajevo
Morning: 05:57–06:08 · Evening: 16:50–17:01
The Blue Hour in Sarajevo offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:57 to 06:08, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:50 to 17:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sarajevo
Sarajevo is located at a latitude of 43.86° and a longitude of 18.41°. The city is in the Europe/Sarajevo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sarajevo vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sarajevo
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sarajevo. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Sarajevo, with up to 15h 28m 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 Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo brings the shortest days with only 8h 54m 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 Sarajevo
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sarajevo (43.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 4m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sarajevo
When does the sun rise in Sarajevo today?
Today the sun rises in Sarajevo at 06:27 and sets at 16:31.
How long is the day in Sarajevo today?
The day lasts 10h 4m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sarajevo today?
In the morning from 06:08–07:09, in the evening from 15:49–16:50.
When is the longest day in Sarajevo?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 28m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 54m.
When does it get dark in Sarajevo today?
It is dark from 17:01, fully dark from 18:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sarajevo. All times are in local time. How it is calculated