Sunrise & sunset times in Dresden, Germany
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:06 and sets at 21:14 in Dresden. All times are shown in the Europe/Berlin timezone.
Today in Dresden
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Golden hour in Dresden 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 Dresden when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dresden (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dresden’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:02 | 16:27 | 12:14 | 8h 25m |
| February | 07:18 | 17:20 | 12:19 | 10h 02m |
| March | 06:19 | 18:09 | 12:13 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:10 | 20:00 | 13:05 | 13h 50m |
| May | 05:15 | 20:48 | 13:01 | 15h 33m |
| June | 04:49 | 21:21 | 13:05 | 16h 31m |
| July | 05:07 | 21:13 | 13:11 | 16h 06m |
| August | 05:51 | 20:26 | 13:09 | 14h 34m |
| September | 06:40 | 19:19 | 13:00 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:28 | 18:12 | 12:50 | 10h 44m |
| November | 07:21 | 16:17 | 11:49 | 8h 56m |
| December | 08:01 | 15:58 | 12:00 | 7h 56m |
Solar year in Dresden (2026)
Day length in Dresden swings by 8h 39m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Dresden
Longest day in Dresden: 16h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 56m.
Moon tonight in Dresden
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Dresden today?▼
The sun rises at 05:06 Europe/Berlin in Dresden, Germany today.
What time is sunset in Dresden today?▼
The sun sets at 21:14 Europe/Berlin in Dresden today.
How long is the day in Dresden today?▼
Daylight in Dresden today lasts 16 hours and 8 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dresden?▼
The morning golden hour in Dresden runs from 04:22 to 05:58, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:23 to 21:58.
What is the timezone of Dresden?▼
Dresden 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 Dresden?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dresden is 21 June 2026, with 16h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dresden?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dresden is 21 December 2026, with 7h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dresden?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Dresden swings by 8h 39m.