Sunrise & sunset times in Bologna, Italy
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 19:49 in Bologna. All times are shown in the Europe/Rome timezone.
Today in Bologna
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Golden hour in Bologna 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 Bologna when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bologna (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bologna’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:47 | 17:00 | 12:24 | 9h 12m |
| February | 07:14 | 17:43 | 12:28 | 10h 28m |
| March | 06:27 | 18:20 | 12:23 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:31 | 19:59 | 13:14 | 13h 28m |
| May | 05:47 | 20:35 | 13:10 | 14h 48m |
| June | 05:29 | 21:01 | 13:15 | 15h 31m |
| July | 05:43 | 20:56 | 13:20 | 15h 12m |
| August | 06:17 | 20:20 | 13:19 | 14h 02m |
| September | 06:53 | 19:25 | 13:09 | 12h 32m |
| October | 07:29 | 18:30 | 13:00 | 11h 00m |
| November | 07:10 | 16:47 | 11:59 | 9h 36m |
| December | 07:44 | 16:35 | 12:09 | 8h 51m |
Solar year in Bologna (2026)
Day length in Bologna swings by 6h 43m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Bologna
Longest day in Bologna: 15h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 58m.
Moon tonight in Bologna
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 Bologna today?▼
The sun rises at 06:38 Europe/Rome in Bologna, Italy today.
What time is sunset in Bologna today?▼
The sun sets at 19:49 Europe/Rome in Bologna today.
How long is the day in Bologna today?▼
Daylight in Bologna today lasts 13 hours and 11 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bologna?▼
The morning golden hour in Bologna runs from 06:08 to 07:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:10 to 20:19.
What is the timezone of Bologna?▼
Bologna uses the Europe/Rome timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bologna?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bologna is 21 June 2026, with 15h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bologna?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bologna is 21 December 2026, with 8h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bologna?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bologna swings by 6h 43m.