Sunrise and Sunset in Skopje Today
In Skopje, North Macedonia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 06:18 and sets at 16:17. The day length is 9h 58m. Solar noon is reached at 11:18.
Skopje: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Skopje at 11:18 – 42 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 04:58, the latest on January 3 at 07:02.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:02 and latest on June 27 at 20:14.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 8 min more daylight than the shortest.
Skopje 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:59 | 16:27 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Feb | 06:30 | 17:06 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 05:46 | 17:40 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:54 | 19:15 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 284° |
| May | 05:14 | 19:47 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jun | 04:58 | 20:11 | 15 h 13 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Jul | 05:11 | 20:08 | 14 h 56 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Aug | 05:41 | 19:34 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Sep | 06:14 | 18:44 | 12 h 30 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 06:46 | 17:52 | 11 h 6 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 06:23 | 16:13 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Dec | 06:55 | 16:03 | 9 h 8 min | west-southwest 239° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 64° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Skopje
Morning: 06:00–07:00 · Evening: 15:35–16:35
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Skopje, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:00 to 07:00. The evening golden hour extends from 15:35 to 16:35. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Skopje
Morning: 05:49–06:00 · Evening: 16:35–16:46
The Blue Hour in Skopje offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:49 to 06:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:35 to 16:46, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Skopje
Skopje is located at a latitude of 42.00° and a longitude of 21.43°. The city is in the Europe/Skopje timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Skopje vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Skopje
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Skopje. 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 Skopje, with up to 15h 15m 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 Skopje 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 Skopje brings the shortest days with only 9h 7m 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 Skopje
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Skopje (42° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 58m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Skopje
When does the sun rise in Skopje today?
Today the sun rises in Skopje at 06:18 and sets at 16:17.
How long is the day in Skopje today?
The day lasts 9h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Skopje today?
In the morning from 06:00–07:00, in the evening from 15:35–16:35.
When is the longest day in Skopje?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 7m.
When does it get dark in Skopje today?
It is dark from 16:46, fully dark from 17:53.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Skopje. All times are in local time. How it is calculated