Sunrise and Sunset in Tangier Today
In Tangier, Morocco, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:50 and sets at 17:23. The day length is 10h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 12:06.
Tangier: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Tangier at 12:06 – 6 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 06:06, the latest on January 6 at 08:33.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:09 and latest on June 28 at 20:43.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.
Tangier 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 | 08:32 | 18:33 | 10 h 0 min | west-southwest 244° | 168 h |
| Feb | 07:10 | 18:04 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 255° | 173 h |
| Mar | 06:34 | 18:30 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 220 h |
| Apr | 06:50 | 19:56 | 13 h 6 min | west-northwest 283° | 251 h |
| May | 06:18 | 20:21 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 294° | 299 h |
| Jun | 06:06 | 20:41 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 300° | 326 h |
| Jul | 06:18 | 20:39 | 14 h 21 min | west-northwest 297° | 353 h |
| Aug | 06:42 | 20:13 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 288° | 321 h |
| Sep | 07:05 | 19:30 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 259 h |
| Oct | 06:29 | 17:47 | 11 h 18 min | west 260° | 222 h |
| Nov | 06:59 | 17:16 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 247° | 178 h |
| Dec | 07:25 | 17:11 | 9 h 45 min | west-southwest 242° | 150 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 353 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 150 – 2,920 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tanger Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Tangier
Morning: 06:33–07:26 · Evening: 16:46–17:39
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Tangier, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:33 to 07:26. The evening golden hour extends from 16:46 to 17:39. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Tangier
Morning: 06:23–06:33 · Evening: 17:39–17:49
The Blue Hour in Tangier offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:23 to 06:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:39 to 17:49, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Tangier
Tangier is located at a latitude of 35.76° and a longitude of -5.83°. The city is in the Africa/Casablanca timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Tangier vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Tangier
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Tangier. 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 Tangier, with up to 14h 35m 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 Tangier sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Tangier brings the shortest days with only 9h 44m 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 Tangier
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Tangier (35.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
Explore More
Questions about the sun in Tangier
When does the sun rise in Tangier today?
Today the sun rises in Tangier at 06:50 and sets at 17:23.
How long is the day in Tangier today?
The day lasts 10h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tangier today?
In the morning from 06:33–07:26, in the evening from 16:46–17:39.
When is the longest day in Tangier?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 44m.
When does it get dark in Tangier today?
It is dark from 17:49, fully dark from 18:50.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Tangier. All times are in local time. How it is calculated