Sunrise and Sunset in Zakopane Today

In Zakopane, Poland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:50 and sets at 18:04. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 12:27.

Zakopane: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Zakopane at 12:27 – 27 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 04:33, the latest on December 31 at 07:35.

The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:41 and latest on June 25 at 20:50.

The longest day of the year has 8 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.

Zakopane 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	07:30	16:09	8 h 39 min	west-southwest 238°	87 h
Feb	06:49	16:59	10 h 10 min	west-southwest 252°	108 h
Mar	05:53	17:45	11 h 51 min	west 268°	161 h
Apr	05:48	19:32	13 h 44 min	west-northwest 286°	190 h
May	04:57	20:16	15 h 20 min	west-northwest 301°	223 h
Jun	04:33	20:47	16 h 14 min	northwest 309°	227 h
Jul	04:50	20:41	15 h 50 min	northwest 305°	238 h
Aug	05:31	19:56	14 h 25 min	west-northwest 293°	240 h
Sep	06:16	18:53	12 h 37 min	west 275°	178 h
Oct	07:00	17:50	10 h 49 min	west-southwest 258°	143 h
Nov	06:50	15:58	9 h 8 min	west-southwest 242°	88 h
Dec	07:28	15:41	8 h 13 min	southwest 234°	69 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 75° 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 Zakopane

Morning: 06:30–07:33 · Evening: 17:21–18:24

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zakopane, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:30 to 07:33. The evening golden hour extends from 17:21 to 18:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Zakopane

Morning: 06:18–06:30 · Evening: 18:24–18:36

The Blue Hour in Zakopane offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:18 to 06:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:24 to 18:36, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Zakopane

Zakopane is located at a latitude of 49.30° and a longitude of 19.95°. The city is in the Europe/Warsaw timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zakopane vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Zakopane

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zakopane. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Zakopane, with up to 16h 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 Zakopane 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 Zakopane brings the shortest days with only 8h 11m 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 Zakopane

On the same latitude as Zakopane

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Zakopane (49.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Zakopane

When does the sun rise in Zakopane today?

Today the sun rises in Zakopane at 06:50 and sets at 18:04.

How long is the day in Zakopane today?

The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Zakopane today?

In the morning from 06:30–07:33, in the evening from 17:21–18:24.

When is the longest day in Zakopane?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 11m.

When does it get dark in Zakopane today?

It is dark from 18:36, fully dark from 19:50.