Sunrise and Sunset in Sofia Today
In Sofia, Bulgaria, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:05 and sets at 17:14. The day length is 10h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 12:10.
Sofia: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sofia at 12:10 – 10 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:48, the latest on January 3 at 07:57.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:52 and latest on June 27 at 21:08.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sofia 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 | 07:54 | 17:18 | 9 h 24 min | west-southwest 242° | 88 h |
| Feb | 07:23 | 17:58 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 254° | 117 h |
| Mar | 06:39 | 18:32 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 169 h |
| Apr | 06:45 | 20:08 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 284° | 196 h |
| May | 06:04 | 20:42 | 14 h 38 min | west-northwest 297° | 234 h |
| Jun | 05:48 | 21:06 | 15 h 18 min | west-northwest 304° | 267 h |
| Jul | 06:02 | 21:02 | 15 h 1 min | west-northwest 301° | 313 h |
| Aug | 06:33 | 20:28 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 290° | 307 h |
| Sep | 07:06 | 19:36 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 226 h |
| Oct | 07:39 | 18:44 | 11 h 5 min | west 259° | 166 h |
| Nov | 07:18 | 17:03 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 245° | 107 h |
| Dec | 07:49 | 16:53 | 9 h 4 min | west-southwest 238° | 69 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) 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 Sofia
Morning: 06:47–07:46 · Evening: 16:33–17:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sofia, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:46. The evening golden hour extends from 16:33 to 17:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sofia
Morning: 06:35–06:47 · Evening: 17:32–17:44
The Blue Hour in Sofia offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:35 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:32 to 17:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sofia
Sofia is located at a latitude of 42.70° and a longitude of 23.32°. The city is in the Europe/Sofia timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sofia vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sofia
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sofia. 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 Sofia, with up to 15h 20m 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 Sofia 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 Sofia brings the shortest days with only 9h 2m 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 Sofia
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sofia (42.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 9m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sofia
When does the sun rise in Sofia today?
Today the sun rises in Sofia at 07:05 and sets at 17:14.
How long is the day in Sofia today?
The day lasts 10h 9m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sofia today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:46, in the evening from 16:33–17:32.
When is the longest day in Sofia?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 20m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 2m.
When does it get dark in Sofia today?
It is dark from 17:44, fully dark from 18:50.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sofia. All times are in local time. How it is calculated