Seven Rila Lakes: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:30 and sets at 18:58. The day length is 11h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 13:14.
Seven Rila Lakes: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Seven Rila Lakes at 13:14 – 1 h 14 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 15 at 05:49, the latest on January 3 at 07:55.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:54 and latest on June 26 at 21:07.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 10 min more daylight than the shortest.
Seven Rila Lakes 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 | 07:52 | 17:19 | 9 h 27 min | west-southwest 242° | 88 h |
| Feb | 07:23 | 17:59 | 10 h 36 min | west-southwest 254° | 117 h |
| Mar | 06:38 | 18:33 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 169 h |
| Apr | 06:46 | 20:07 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 284° | 196 h |
| May | 06:05 | 20:40 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 297° | 234 h |
| Jun | 05:49 | 21:04 | 15 h 15 min | west-northwest 303° | 267 h |
| Jul | 06:03 | 21:01 | 14 h 58 min | west-northwest 300° | 313 h |
| Aug | 06:34 | 20:27 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 290° | 307 h |
| Sep | 07:06 | 19:36 | 12 h 30 min | west 275° | 226 h |
| Oct | 07:39 | 18:45 | 11 h 6 min | west 259° | 166 h |
| Nov | 07:16 | 17:05 | 9 h 48 min | west-southwest 245° | 107 h |
| Dec | 07:48 | 16:55 | 9 h 7 min | west-southwest 239° | 69 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 313 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 69 – 2,259 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sofia, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Seven Rila Lakes
Morning: 07:12–08:07 · Evening: 18:20–19:15
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Seven Rila Lakes, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:12 to 08:07. The evening golden hour extends from 18:20 to 19:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Seven Rila Lakes
Morning: 07:02–07:12 · Evening: 19:15–19:26
The Blue Hour in Seven Rila Lakes offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:02 to 07:12, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:15 to 19:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Seven Rila Lakes
Seven Rila Lakes is located at a latitude of 42.20° and a longitude of 23.32°. The city is in the Europe/Sofia timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Seven Rila Lakes vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Seven Rila Lakes
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Seven Rila Lakes. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Seven Rila Lakes, with up to 15h 16m 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 Seven Rila Lakes sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Seven Rila Lakes brings the shortest days with only 9h 6m 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 Seven Rila Lakes
On the same latitude as Seven Rila Lakes
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Seven Rila Lakes (42.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Seven Rila Lakes
When does the sun rise in Seven Rila Lakes today?
Today the sun rises in Seven Rila Lakes at 07:30 and sets at 18:58.
How long is the day in Seven Rila Lakes today?
The day lasts 11h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Seven Rila Lakes today?
In the morning from 07:12–08:07, in the evening from 18:20–19:15.
When is the longest day in Seven Rila Lakes?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 16m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 6m.
When does it get dark in Seven Rila Lakes today?
It is dark from 19:26, fully dark from 20:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Seven Rila Lakes. All times are in local time. How it is calculated