Zugspitze: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Zugspitze, Germany, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:23 and sets at 18:43. The day length is 11h 21m. Solar noon is reached at 13:03.

Zugspitze: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Zugspitze at 13:03 – 1 h 3 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:18, the latest on January 1 at 08:03.

The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:25 and latest on June 25 at 21:17.

The longest day of the year has 7 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.

Zugspitze through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshine
Jan07:5816:528 h 53 minwest-southwest 239°75 h
Feb07:2117:3910 h 18 minwest-southwest 252°104 h
Mar06:2918:2111 h 52 minwest 268°148 h
Apr06:2720:0513 h 37 minwest-northwest 286°170 h
May05:3920:4615 h 7 minwest-northwest 300°174 h
Jun05:1821:1415 h 56 minnorthwest 307°184 h
Jul05:3421:0915 h 35 minnorthwest 304°203 h
Aug06:1220:2814 h 16 minwest-northwest 292°198 h
Sep06:5319:2812 h 35 minwest 275°162 h
Oct07:3418:2810 h 54 minwest-southwest 258°135 h
Nov07:2016:409 h 20 minwest-southwest 243°80 h
Dec07:5616:258 h 29 minsouthwest 235°56 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 72° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 203 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 56 – 1,689 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Garmisch-Partenkirchen, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Zugspitze

Morning: 07:04–08:04 · Evening: 18:02–19:02

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zugspitze, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:04 to 08:04. The evening golden hour extends from 18:02 to 19:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Zugspitze

Morning: 06:52–07:04 · Evening: 19:02–19:14

The Blue Hour in Zugspitze offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:52 to 07:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:02 to 19:14, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Zugspitze

Zugspitze is located at a latitude of 47.42° and a longitude of 10.99°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zugspitze vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Zugspitze

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zugspitze. 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 Zugspitze, with up to 15h 58m 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 Zugspitze 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 Zugspitze brings the shortest days with only 8h 27m 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 Zugspitze

On the same latitude as Zugspitze

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Zugspitze (47.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 21m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Zugspitze

When does the sun rise in Zugspitze today?

Today the sun rises in Zugspitze at 07:23 and sets at 18:43.

How long is the day in Zugspitze today?

The day lasts 11h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Zugspitze today?

In the morning from 07:04–08:04, in the evening from 18:02–19:02.

When is the longest day in Zugspitze?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 58m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 27m.

When does it get dark in Zugspitze today?

It is dark from 19:14, fully dark from 20:25.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Zugspitze. All times are in local time. How it is calculated