Sunrise & sunset times in Rome, Italy
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 20:08 in Rome. All times are shown in the Europe/Rome timezone.
Today in Rome
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Golden hour in Rome 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 Rome when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Rome (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Rome’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:35 | 17:03 | 12:19 | 9h 28m |
| February | 07:05 | 17:42 | 12:24 | 10h 36m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:16 | 12:18 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:29 | 19:50 | 13:09 | 13h 20m |
| May | 05:49 | 20:23 | 13:06 | 14h 33m |
| June | 05:34 | 20:46 | 13:10 | 15h 12m |
| July | 05:47 | 20:43 | 13:15 | 14h 55m |
| August | 06:17 | 20:10 | 13:14 | 13h 52m |
| September | 06:49 | 19:19 | 13:05 | 12h 29m |
| October | 07:22 | 18:28 | 12:55 | 11h 06m |
| November | 06:59 | 16:49 | 11:54 | 9h 49m |
| December | 07:30 | 16:39 | 12:05 | 9h 09m |
Solar year in Rome (2026)
Day length in Rome swings by 6h 06m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Rome
Longest day in Rome: 15h 3m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 57m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 39m.
Moon tonight in Rome
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Rome today?▼
The sun rises at 06:18 Europe/Rome in Rome, Italy today.
What time is sunset in Rome today?▼
The sun sets at 20:08 Europe/Rome in Rome today.
How long is the day in Rome today?▼
Daylight in Rome today lasts 13 hours and 49 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rome?▼
The morning golden hour in Rome runs from 05:48 to 06:57, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:30 to 20:38.
What is the timezone of Rome?▼
Rome 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 Rome?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Rome is 21 June 2026, with 15h 14m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rome?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Rome is 21 December 2026, with 9h 08m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Rome?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Rome swings by 6h 06m.