Sunrise & sunset times in Chisinau, Moldova
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 18:10 in Chisinau. All times are shown in the Europe/Chisinau timezone.
Today in Chisinau
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Chisinau 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 Chisinau when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Chisinau (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Chisinau’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:46 | 16:42 | 12:13 | 8h 56m |
| February | 07:09 | 17:28 | 12:18 | 10h 19m |
| March | 06:17 | 18:09 | 12:13 | 11h 52m |
| April | 06:17 | 19:52 | 13:04 | 13h 35m |
| May | 05:29 | 20:33 | 13:00 | 15h 03m |
| June | 05:08 | 21:01 | 13:05 | 15h 52m |
| July | 05:24 | 20:55 | 13:10 | 15h 31m |
| August | 06:01 | 20:15 | 13:09 | 14h 14m |
| September | 06:41 | 19:16 | 12:59 | 12h 34m |
| October | 07:22 | 18:17 | 12:50 | 10h 55m |
| November | 07:07 | 16:30 | 11:49 | 9h 22m |
| December | 07:43 | 16:15 | 11:59 | 8h 32m |
Solar year in Chisinau (2026)
Day length in Chisinau swings by 7h 23m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Chisinau
Longest day in Chisinau: 15h 42m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 18m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 23m.
Moon tonight in Chisinau
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 Chisinau today?▼
The sun rises at 07:28 Europe/Chisinau in Chisinau, Moldova today.
What time is sunset in Chisinau today?▼
The sun sets at 18:10 Europe/Chisinau in Chisinau today.
How long is the day in Chisinau today?▼
Daylight in Chisinau today lasts 10 hours and 42 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chisinau?▼
The morning golden hour in Chisinau runs from 06:57 to 08:10, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:28 to 18:41.
What is the timezone of Chisinau?▼
Chisinau uses the Europe/Chisinau timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Chisinau?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Chisinau is 21 June 2026, with 15h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chisinau?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Chisinau is 21 December 2026, with 8h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Chisinau?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Chisinau swings by 7h 23m.
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