Sunrise & sunset times in Riga, Latvia
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 and sets at 18:11 in Riga. All times are shown in the Europe/Riga timezone.
Today in Riga
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Golden hour in Riga 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 Riga when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Riga (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Riga’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:50 | 16:16 | 12:32 | 7h 25m |
| February | 07:51 | 17:24 | 12:37 | 9h 32m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:26 | 12:32 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:16 | 20:32 | 13:23 | 14h 16m |
| May | 05:05 | 21:35 | 13:19 | 16h 29m |
| June | 04:29 | 22:19 | 13:24 | 17h 49m |
| July | 04:51 | 22:06 | 13:29 | 17h 14m |
| August | 05:50 | 21:04 | 13:28 | 15h 13m |
| September | 06:54 | 19:42 | 13:18 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:56 | 18:21 | 13:09 | 10h 25m |
| November | 08:04 | 16:11 | 12:08 | 8h 06m |
| December | 08:55 | 15:41 | 12:18 | 6h 46m |
Solar year in Riga (2026)
Day length in Riga swings by 11h 09m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Riga
Longest day in Riga: 17h 34m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 6h 26m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 9h 40m.
Moon tonight in Riga
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 Riga today?▼
The sun rises at 08:04 Europe/Riga in Riga, Latvia today.
What time is sunset in Riga today?▼
The sun sets at 18:11 Europe/Riga in Riga today.
How long is the day in Riga today?▼
Daylight in Riga today lasts 10 hours and 6 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Riga?▼
The morning golden hour in Riga runs from 07:25 to 08:59, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:16 to 18:50.
What is the timezone of Riga?▼
Riga uses the Europe/Riga timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Riga?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Riga is 21 June 2026, with 17h 52m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Riga?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Riga is 21 December 2026, with 6h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Riga?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Riga swings by 11h 09m.
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