Sunrise & sunset times in Rotterdam, Netherlands
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 21:56 in Rotterdam. All times are shown in the Europe/Amsterdam timezone.
Today in Rotterdam
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Golden hour in Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Rotterdam (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Rotterdam’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:42 | 17:00 | 12:51 | 8h 17m |
| February | 07:56 | 17:56 | 12:56 | 9h 59m |
| March | 06:56 | 18:46 | 12:50 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:45 | 20:39 | 13:42 | 13h 53m |
| May | 05:48 | 21:29 | 13:38 | 15h 40m |
| June | 05:22 | 22:03 | 13:42 | 16h 41m |
| July | 05:40 | 21:55 | 13:48 | 16h 14m |
| August | 06:26 | 21:05 | 13:46 | 14h 39m |
| September | 07:16 | 19:56 | 13:37 | 12h 40m |
| October | 08:06 | 18:48 | 13:27 | 10h 41m |
| November | 08:01 | 16:51 | 12:26 | 8h 49m |
| December | 08:43 | 16:30 | 12:37 | 7h 47m |
Solar year in Rotterdam (2026)
Day length in Rotterdam swings by 8h 58m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Rotterdam
Longest day in Rotterdam: 16h 29m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 31m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 4m.
Moon tonight in Rotterdam
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Rotterdam today?▼
The sun rises at 05:39 Europe/Amsterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands today.
What time is sunset in Rotterdam today?▼
The sun sets at 21:56 Europe/Amsterdam in Rotterdam today.
How long is the day in Rotterdam today?▼
Daylight in Rotterdam today lasts 16 hours and 16 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rotterdam?▼
The morning golden hour in Rotterdam runs from 04:53 to 06:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 21:03 to 22:41.
What is the timezone of Rotterdam?▼
Rotterdam uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Rotterdam?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Rotterdam is 21 June 2026, with 16h 43m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rotterdam?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Rotterdam is 21 December 2026, with 7h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Rotterdam?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Rotterdam swings by 8h 58m.