Sunrise & sunset times in Sofia, Bulgaria
On Monday 17 August 2026, the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 20:25 in Sofia. All times are shown in the Europe/Sofia timezone.
Today in Sofia
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Golden hour in Sofia 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 Sofia when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
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 |
Solar year in Sofia (2026)
Day length in Sofia swings by 6h 17m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sofia
Longest day in Sofia: 15h 9m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 51m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 39m.
Moon tonight in Sofia
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Sofia today?▼
The sun rises at 06:35 Europe/Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria today.
What time is sunset in Sofia today?▼
The sun sets at 20:25 Europe/Sofia in Sofia today.
How long is the day in Sofia today?▼
Daylight in Sofia today lasts 13 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sofia?▼
The morning golden hour in Sofia runs from 06:04 to 07:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:47 to 20:55.
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.
When is the longest day of the year in Sofia?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sofia is 21 June 2026, with 15h 20m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sofia?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sofia is 21 December 2026, with 9h 02m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sofia?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sofia swings by 6h 17m.