Sunrise and Sunset in Zalău Today
In Zalău, Romania, the sun rises today on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 07:15 and sets at 19:24. The day length is 12h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 13:20.
Golden Hour in Zalău
Morning: 07:15–07:55 · Evening: 18:44–19:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zalău, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:15 to 07:55. The evening golden hour extends from 18:44 to 19:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Zalău
Morning: 06:45–06:56 · Evening: 19:43–19:55
The Blue Hour in Zalău offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:45 to 06:56, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:43 to 19:55, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Zalău
Zalău is located at a latitude of 47.20° and a longitude of 23.05°. The city is in the Europe/Bucharest timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zalău vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Zalău
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zalău. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 2m 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 Zalău, with up to 15h 56m 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 Zalău sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 5m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Zalău brings the shortest days with only 8h 29m 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Zalău. All times are in local time.