Sunrise & sunset times in Kaunas, Lithuania
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:04 and sets at 21:54 in Kaunas. All times are shown in the Europe/Vilnius timezone.
Today in Kaunas
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Golden hour in Kaunas 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 Kaunas when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kaunas (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kaunas’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:39 | 16:28 | 12:33 | 7h 48m |
| February | 07:46 | 17:30 | 12:38 | 9h 44m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:27 | 12:33 | 11h 48m |
| April | 06:21 | 20:28 | 13:24 | 14h 06m |
| May | 05:17 | 21:25 | 13:20 | 16h 07m |
| June | 04:45 | 22:04 | 13:24 | 17h 18m |
| July | 05:06 | 21:53 | 13:30 | 16h 47m |
| August | 05:58 | 20:57 | 13:28 | 14h 58m |
| September | 06:56 | 19:41 | 13:19 | 12h 44m |
| October | 07:53 | 18:25 | 13:10 | 10h 32m |
| November | 07:55 | 16:21 | 12:08 | 8h 25m |
| December | 08:42 | 15:56 | 12:19 | 7h 14m |
Solar year in Kaunas (2026)
Day length in Kaunas swings by 10h 10m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kaunas
Longest day in Kaunas: 17h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 6h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 36m.
Moon tonight in Kaunas
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Kaunas today?▼
The sun rises at 05:04 Europe/Vilnius in Kaunas, Lithuania today.
What time is sunset in Kaunas today?▼
The sun sets at 21:54 Europe/Vilnius in Kaunas today.
How long is the day in Kaunas today?▼
Daylight in Kaunas today lasts 16 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kaunas?▼
The morning golden hour in Kaunas runs from 04:11 to 06:03, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:56 to 22:47.
What is the timezone of Kaunas?▼
Kaunas uses the Europe/Vilnius timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kaunas?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kaunas is 21 June 2026, with 17h 21m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kaunas?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kaunas is 21 December 2026, with 7h 11m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kaunas?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kaunas swings by 10h 10m.