Sunrise and Sunset in Schaffhausen Today
In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:34 and sets at 18:51. The day length is 11h 17m. Solar noon is reached at 13:13.
Schaffhausen: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Schaffhausen at 13:13 – 1 h 13 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 16 at 05:26, the latest on January 1 at 08:14.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:33 and latest on June 25 at 21:27.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Schaffhausen 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 | 08:09 | 17:00 | 8 h 51 min | west-southwest 239° | 58 h |
| Feb | 07:31 | 17:48 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 252° | 85 h |
| Mar | 06:38 | 18:30 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 139 h |
| Apr | 06:36 | 20:15 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 286° | 177 h |
| May | 05:47 | 20:56 | 15 h 9 min | west-northwest 300° | 197 h |
| Jun | 05:26 | 21:25 | 15 h 59 min | northwest 307° | 221 h |
| Jul | 05:42 | 21:19 | 15 h 37 min | northwest 304° | 242 h |
| Aug | 06:20 | 20:38 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 292° | 224 h |
| Sep | 07:02 | 19:37 | 12 h 35 min | west 275° | 163 h |
| Oct | 07:44 | 18:37 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 258° | 113 h |
| Nov | 07:30 | 16:48 | 9 h 18 min | west-southwest 243° | 61 h |
| Dec | 08:07 | 16:33 | 8 h 27 min | southwest 235° | 46 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 72° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 242 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 46 – 1,726 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Wutöschingen-Ofteringen, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Schaffhausen
Morning: 07:15–08:15 · Evening: 18:09–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Schaffhausen, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:15 to 08:15. The evening golden hour extends from 18:09 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Schaffhausen
Morning: 07:03–07:15 · Evening: 19:10–19:21
The Blue Hour in Schaffhausen offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:03 to 07:15, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen is located at a latitude of 47.70° and a longitude of 8.63°. The city is in the Europe/Zurich timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Schaffhausen vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Schaffhausen
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Schaffhausen. 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 Schaffhausen, with up to 16h 0m 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 Schaffhausen sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Schaffhausen brings the shortest days with only 8h 25m 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 Schaffhausen
On the same latitude as Schaffhausen
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Schaffhausen (47.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 17m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Schaffhausen
When does the sun rise in Schaffhausen today?
Today the sun rises in Schaffhausen at 07:34 and sets at 18:51.
How long is the day in Schaffhausen today?
The day lasts 11h 17m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Schaffhausen today?
In the morning from 07:15–08:15, in the evening from 18:09–19:10.
When is the longest day in Schaffhausen?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 25m.
When does it get dark in Schaffhausen today?
It is dark from 19:21, fully dark from 20:33.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Schaffhausen. All times are in local time. How it is calculated