Sunrise & sunset times in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 19:53 in Plovdiv. All times are shown in the Europe/Sofia timezone.
Today in Plovdiv
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Golden hour in Plovdiv today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Plovdiv when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Plovdiv (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Plovdiv’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:47 | 17:14 | 12:30 | 9h 27m |
| February | 07:17 | 17:53 | 12:35 | 10h 36m |
| March | 06:33 | 18:27 | 12:29 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:40 | 20:02 | 13:21 | 13h 21m |
| May | 06:00 | 20:34 | 13:17 | 14h 34m |
| June | 05:44 | 20:58 | 13:21 | 15h 14m |
| July | 05:58 | 20:55 | 13:27 | 14h 57m |
| August | 06:28 | 20:21 | 13:25 | 13h 53m |
| September | 07:00 | 19:30 | 13:16 | 12h 30m |
| October | 07:33 | 18:39 | 13:06 | 11h 06m |
| November | 07:11 | 16:59 | 12:05 | 9h 48m |
| December | 07:42 | 16:49 | 12:16 | 9h 07m |
Solar year in Plovdiv (2026)
Day length in Plovdiv swings by 6h 10m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Plovdiv
Longest day in Plovdiv: 15h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 54m.
Moon tonight in Plovdiv
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Plovdiv today?▼
The sun rises at 06:47 Europe/Sofia in Plovdiv, Bulgaria today.
What time is sunset in Plovdiv today?▼
The sun sets at 19:53 Europe/Sofia in Plovdiv today.
How long is the day in Plovdiv today?▼
Daylight in Plovdiv today lasts 13 hours and 6 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Plovdiv?▼
The morning golden hour in Plovdiv runs from 06:18 to 07:24, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:16 to 20:22.
What is the timezone of Plovdiv?▼
Plovdiv uses the Europe/Sofia timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Plovdiv?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Plovdiv is 21 June 2026, with 15h 16m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Plovdiv?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Plovdiv is 21 December 2026, with 9h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Plovdiv?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Plovdiv swings by 6h 10m.