Sunrise & sunset times in Sofia, Bulgaria
On Friday 1 May 2026, the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 20:26 in Sofia. All times are shown in the Europe/Sofia timezone.
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Sunrise
06:21
Az 68°
Sunset
20:26
Az 292°
Solar noon13:23
Day length14h 05m
+2m 31s vs. yesterday
Twilight▼
Civil dawn05:50
Nautical dawn05:12
Astronomical dawn04:31
Civil dusk20:57
Nautical dusk21:35
Astronomical dusk22:17
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour (morning)05:50 – 07:00
Golden hour (evening)19:47 – 20:57
Blue hour (morning)05:50 – 06:02
Blue hour (evening)20:45 – 20:57
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sofia (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sofia’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:54 | 17:18 | 12:36 | 9h 23m |
| February | 07:23 | 17:58 | 12:40 | 10h 34m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:32 | 12:35 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:45 | 20:08 | 13:26 | 13h 22m |
| May | 06:04 | 20:42 | 13:23 | 14h 37m |
| June | 05:48 | 21:06 | 13:27 | 15h 18m |
| July | 06:02 | 21:02 | 13:32 | 15h 00m |
| August | 06:33 | 20:28 | 13:31 | 13h 55m |
| September | 07:06 | 19:36 | 13:21 | 12h 30m |
| October | 07:39 | 18:44 | 13:12 | 11h 04m |
| November | 07:18 | 17:04 | 12:11 | 9h 45m |
| December | 07:49 | 16:53 | 12:21 | 9h 03m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Sofia today?▼
The sun rises at 06:21 Europe/Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria today.
What time is sunset in Sofia today?▼
The sun sets at 20:26 Europe/Sofia in Sofia today.
How long is the day in Sofia today?▼
Daylight in Sofia today lasts 14 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sofia?▼
The morning golden hour in Sofia runs from 05:50 to 07:00, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:47 to 20:57.
What is the timezone of Sofia?▼
Sofia uses the Europe/Sofia timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.