Sunrise & sunset times in Berlin, Germany
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:42 and sets at 21:31 in Berlin. All times are shown in the Europe/Berlin timezone.
Today in Berlin
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Golden hour in Berlin 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 Berlin when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Berlin (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Berlin’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:09 | 16:22 | 12:15 | 8h 12m |
| February | 07:22 | 17:18 | 12:20 | 9h 56m |
| March | 06:20 | 18:10 | 12:15 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:08 | 20:04 | 13:06 | 13h 56m |
| May | 05:10 | 20:55 | 13:02 | 15h 45m |
| June | 04:42 | 21:31 | 13:06 | 16h 48m |
| July | 05:01 | 21:22 | 13:12 | 16h 20m |
| August | 05:48 | 20:31 | 13:10 | 14h 43m |
| September | 06:40 | 19:21 | 13:01 | 12h 41m |
| October | 07:31 | 18:11 | 12:52 | 10h 40m |
| November | 07:28 | 16:13 | 11:50 | 8h 45m |
| December | 08:10 | 15:52 | 12:01 | 7h 41m |
Solar year in Berlin (2026)
Day length in Berlin swings by 9h 11m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Berlin
Longest day in Berlin: 16h 36m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 24m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 34m.
Moon tonight in Berlin
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Berlin today?▼
The sun rises at 04:42 Europe/Berlin in Berlin, Germany today.
What time is sunset in Berlin today?▼
The sun sets at 21:31 Europe/Berlin in Berlin today.
How long is the day in Berlin today?▼
Daylight in Berlin today lasts 16 hours and 48 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Berlin?▼
The morning golden hour in Berlin runs from 03:52 to 05:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:35 to 22:21.
What is the timezone of Berlin?▼
Berlin uses the Europe/Berlin timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Berlin?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Berlin is 21 June 2026, with 16h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Berlin?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Berlin is 21 December 2026, with 7h 39m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Berlin?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Berlin swings by 9h 11m.