Wawel Castle: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Wawel Castle, Poland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:49 and sets at 18:05. The day length is 11h 17m. Solar noon is reached at 12:28.
Wawel Castle: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Wawel Castle at 12:28 – 28 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:30, the latest on December 31 at 07:39.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:38 and latest on June 25 at 20:53.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 19 min more daylight than the shortest.
Wawel Castle 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 | 07:33 | 16:06 | 8 h 33 min | west-southwest 237° | 87 h |
| Feb | 06:51 | 16:58 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 251° | 108 h |
| Mar | 05:54 | 17:44 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 161 h |
| Apr | 05:47 | 19:34 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 287° | 190 h |
| May | 04:54 | 20:19 | 15 h 25 min | west-northwest 302° | 223 h |
| Jun | 04:30 | 20:51 | 16 h 21 min | northwest 309° | 227 h |
| Jul | 04:47 | 20:44 | 15 h 57 min | northwest 306° | 238 h |
| Aug | 05:29 | 19:58 | 14 h 29 min | west-northwest 293° | 240 h |
| Sep | 06:15 | 18:54 | 12 h 38 min | west 275° | 178 h |
| Oct | 07:01 | 17:49 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 257° | 143 h |
| Nov | 06:52 | 15:56 | 9 h 3 min | west-southwest 241° | 88 h |
| Dec | 07:32 | 15:38 | 8 h 6 min | southwest 233° | 69 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 76° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 240 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 69 – 1,952 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Poprad/Tatry, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Wawel Castle
Morning: 06:29–07:32 · Evening: 17:22–18:25
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Wawel Castle, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:29 to 07:32. The evening golden hour extends from 17:22 to 18:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Wawel Castle
Morning: 06:16–06:29 · Evening: 18:25–18:38
The Blue Hour in Wawel Castle offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:16 to 06:29, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:25 to 18:38, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Wawel Castle
Wawel Castle is located at a latitude of 50.05° and a longitude of 19.94°. The city is in the Europe/Warsaw timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Wawel Castle vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Wawel Castle
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Wawel Castle. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Wawel Castle, with up to 16h 23m 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 Wawel Castle sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Wawel Castle brings the shortest days with only 8h 4m 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 Wawel Castle
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Wawel Castle (50.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 17m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Wawel Castle
When does the sun rise in Wawel Castle today?
Today the sun rises in Wawel Castle at 06:49 and sets at 18:05.
How long is the day in Wawel Castle today?
The day lasts 11h 17m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Wawel Castle today?
In the morning from 06:29–07:32, in the evening from 17:22–18:25.
When is the longest day in Wawel Castle?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 4m.
When does it get dark in Wawel Castle today?
It is dark from 18:38, fully dark from 19:53.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Wawel Castle. All times are in local time. How it is calculated