Sunrise & sunset times in Bochum, Germany
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 20:15 in Bochum. All times are shown in the Europe/Berlin timezone.
Today in Bochum
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Golden hour in Bochum 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 Bochum when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bochum (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bochum’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:29 | 16:51 | 12:40 | 8h 21m |
| February | 07:45 | 17:46 | 12:45 | 10h 01m |
| March | 06:45 | 18:35 | 12:40 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:35 | 20:27 | 13:31 | 13h 51m |
| May | 05:39 | 21:16 | 13:27 | 15h 36m |
| June | 05:13 | 21:49 | 13:31 | 16h 36m |
| July | 05:31 | 21:41 | 13:37 | 16h 10m |
| August | 06:16 | 20:53 | 13:35 | 14h 37m |
| September | 07:05 | 19:45 | 13:26 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:54 | 18:38 | 13:16 | 10h 43m |
| November | 07:48 | 16:41 | 12:15 | 8h 53m |
| December | 08:30 | 16:22 | 12:26 | 7h 52m |
Solar year in Bochum (2026)
Day length in Bochum swings by 8h 48m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Bochum
Longest day in Bochum: 16h 24m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 36m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 15m.
Moon tonight in Bochum
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 Bochum today?▼
The sun rises at 06:45 Europe/Berlin in Bochum, Germany today.
What time is sunset in Bochum today?▼
The sun sets at 20:15 Europe/Berlin in Bochum today.
How long is the day in Bochum today?▼
Daylight in Bochum today lasts 13 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bochum?▼
The morning golden hour in Bochum runs from 06:10 to 07:29, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:30 to 20:50.
What is the timezone of Bochum?▼
Bochum 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 Bochum?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bochum is 21 June 2026, with 16h 38m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bochum?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bochum is 21 December 2026, with 7h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bochum?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bochum swings by 8h 48m.