Sunrise & sunset times in Leipzig, Germany
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:40 and sets at 18:09 in Leipzig. All times are shown in the Europe/Berlin timezone.
Today in Leipzig
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Golden hour in Leipzig 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 Leipzig when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Leipzig (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Leipzig’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:08 | 16:31 | 12:19 | 8h 22m |
| February | 07:24 | 17:25 | 12:24 | 10h 01m |
| March | 06:24 | 18:14 | 12:19 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:15 | 20:06 | 13:10 | 13h 51m |
| May | 05:19 | 20:55 | 13:06 | 15h 35m |
| June | 04:53 | 21:28 | 13:11 | 16h 34m |
| July | 05:11 | 21:20 | 13:16 | 16h 08m |
| August | 05:56 | 20:32 | 13:15 | 14h 36m |
| September | 06:45 | 19:25 | 13:05 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:34 | 18:17 | 12:56 | 10h 43m |
| November | 07:27 | 16:21 | 11:55 | 8h 54m |
| December | 08:08 | 16:02 | 12:05 | 7h 53m |
Solar year in Leipzig (2026)
Day length in Leipzig swings by 8h 45m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Leipzig
Longest day in Leipzig: 16h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 7m.
Moon tonight in Leipzig
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Leipzig today?▼
The sun rises at 07:40 Europe/Berlin in Leipzig, Germany today.
What time is sunset in Leipzig today?▼
The sun sets at 18:09 Europe/Berlin in Leipzig today.
How long is the day in Leipzig today?▼
Daylight in Leipzig today lasts 10 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Leipzig?▼
The morning golden hour in Leipzig runs from 07:07 to 08:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:22 to 18:43.
What is the timezone of Leipzig?▼
Leipzig 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 Leipzig?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Leipzig is 21 June 2026, with 16h 37m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Leipzig?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Leipzig is 21 December 2026, with 7h 51m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Leipzig?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Leipzig swings by 8h 45m.
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