Volubilis: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Volubilis, Morocco, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:21 and sets at 17:58. The day length is 11h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 12:10.
Volubilis: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Volubilis at 12:10 – 10 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on September 20 at 06:08, the latest on January 7 at 08:28.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:12 and latest on June 29 at 20:37.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 33 min more daylight than the shortest.
Volubilis 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 | 08:27 | 18:35 | 10 h 8 min | west-southwest 245° | 203 h |
| Feb | 07:07 | 18:06 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 255° | 208 h |
| Mar | 06:32 | 18:29 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 237 h |
| Apr | 06:51 | 19:53 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° | 258 h |
| May | 06:20 | 20:16 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 294° | 295 h |
| Jun | 06:10 | 20:35 | 14 h 25 min | west-northwest 299° | 315 h |
| Jul | 06:21 | 20:34 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 297° | 346 h |
| Aug | 06:43 | 20:09 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 287° | 325 h |
| Sep | 07:05 | 19:28 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° | 266 h |
| Oct | 06:27 | 17:48 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 237 h |
| Nov | 06:54 | 17:18 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 248° | 201 h |
| Dec | 07:20 | 17:14 | 9 h 54 min | west-southwest 242° | 195 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 346 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 195 – 3,086 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Meknes Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Volubilis
Morning: 06:05–06:54 · Evening: 17:25–18:13
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Volubilis, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:05 to 06:54. The evening golden hour extends from 17:25 to 18:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Volubilis
Morning: 05:56–06:05 · Evening: 18:13–18:23
The Blue Hour in Volubilis offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:56 to 06:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:13 to 18:23, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Volubilis
Volubilis is located at a latitude of 34.07° and a longitude of -5.55°. The city is in the Africa/Casablanca timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Volubilis vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Volubilis
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Volubilis. 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 Volubilis, with up to 14h 26m 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 Volubilis 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 Volubilis brings the shortest days with only 9h 53m 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 Volubilis
On the same latitude as Volubilis
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Volubilis (34.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Volubilis
When does the sun rise in Volubilis today?
Today the sun rises in Volubilis at 06:21 and sets at 17:58.
How long is the day in Volubilis today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Volubilis today?
In the morning from 06:05–06:54, in the evening from 17:25–18:13.
When is the longest day in Volubilis?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 53m.
When does it get dark in Volubilis today?
It is dark from 18:23, fully dark from 19:21.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Volubilis. All times are in local time. How it is calculated