Sunrise & sunset times in Athens, Greece
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:37 and sets at 18:42 in Athens. All times are shown in the Europe/Athens timezone.
Today in Athens
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Golden hour in Athens 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 Athens when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Athens (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Athens’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:39 | 17:29 | 12:34 | 9h 49m |
| February | 07:15 | 18:03 | 12:39 | 10h 48m |
| March | 06:36 | 18:32 | 12:33 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:50 | 20:00 | 13:25 | 13h 10m |
| May | 06:14 | 20:28 | 13:21 | 14h 13m |
| June | 06:02 | 20:49 | 13:25 | 14h 47m |
| July | 06:14 | 20:47 | 13:31 | 14h 32m |
| August | 06:40 | 20:18 | 13:29 | 13h 38m |
| September | 07:06 | 19:33 | 13:20 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:33 | 18:47 | 13:10 | 11h 14m |
| November | 07:05 | 17:13 | 12:09 | 10h 07m |
| December | 07:33 | 17:06 | 12:20 | 9h 32m |
Solar year in Athens (2026)
Day length in Athens swings by 5h 16m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Athens
Longest day in Athens: 14h 38m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 22m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 50m.
Moon tonight in Athens
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 Athens today?▼
The sun rises at 07:37 Europe/Athens in Athens, Greece today.
What time is sunset in Athens today?▼
The sun sets at 18:42 Europe/Athens in Athens today.
How long is the day in Athens today?▼
Daylight in Athens today lasts 11 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Athens?▼
The morning golden hour in Athens runs from 07:10 to 08:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:06 to 19:08.
What is the timezone of Athens?▼
Athens uses the Europe/Athens timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Athens?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Athens is 21 June 2026, with 14h 48m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Athens?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Athens is 21 December 2026, with 9h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Athens?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Athens swings by 5h 16m.
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