Sunrise & sunset times in Catania, Italy
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 19:27 in Catania. All times are shown in the Europe/Rome timezone.
Today in Catania
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Catania 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 Catania when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Catania (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Catania’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:13 | 17:05 | 12:09 | 9h 52m |
| February | 06:49 | 17:38 | 12:13 | 10h 49m |
| March | 06:11 | 18:06 | 12:08 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:25 | 19:34 | 12:59 | 13h 09m |
| May | 05:50 | 20:01 | 12:56 | 14h 11m |
| June | 05:38 | 20:22 | 13:00 | 14h 44m |
| July | 05:50 | 20:20 | 13:05 | 14h 30m |
| August | 06:15 | 19:52 | 13:04 | 13h 36m |
| September | 06:41 | 19:07 | 12:54 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:07 | 18:22 | 12:45 | 11h 15m |
| November | 06:39 | 16:49 | 11:44 | 10h 09m |
| December | 07:06 | 16:42 | 11:54 | 9h 35m |
Solar year in Catania (2026)
Day length in Catania swings by 5h 11m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Catania
Longest day in Catania: 14h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 45m.
Moon tonight in Catania
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 Catania today?▼
The sun rises at 06:30 Europe/Rome in Catania, Italy today.
What time is sunset in Catania today?▼
The sun sets at 19:27 Europe/Rome in Catania today.
How long is the day in Catania today?▼
Daylight in Catania today lasts 12 hours and 56 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Catania?▼
The morning golden hour in Catania runs from 06:04 to 07:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:52 to 19:54.
What is the timezone of Catania?▼
Catania 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 Catania?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Catania is 21 June 2026, with 14h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Catania?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Catania is 21 December 2026, with 9h 35m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Catania?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Catania swings by 5h 11m.