Sunrise & sunset times in Skopje, North Macedonia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:11 and sets at 20:08 in Skopje. All times are shown in the Europe/Skopje timezone.
Today in Skopje
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Golden hour in Skopje 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 Skopje when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Skopje (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Skopje’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:59 | 16:27 | 11:43 | 9h 27m |
| February | 06:30 | 17:06 | 11:48 | 10h 36m |
| March | 05:46 | 17:40 | 11:43 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:54 | 19:15 | 12:34 | 13h 21m |
| May | 05:14 | 19:47 | 12:30 | 14h 33m |
| June | 04:58 | 20:11 | 12:34 | 15h 13m |
| July | 05:11 | 20:08 | 12:40 | 14h 56m |
| August | 05:42 | 19:34 | 12:38 | 13h 52m |
| September | 06:14 | 18:44 | 12:29 | 12h 29m |
| October | 06:46 | 17:52 | 12:20 | 11h 06m |
| November | 06:23 | 16:13 | 11:18 | 9h 49m |
| December | 06:55 | 16:03 | 11:29 | 9h 08m |
Solar year in Skopje (2026)
Day length in Skopje swings by 6h 08m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Skopje
Longest day in Skopje: 15h 4m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 56m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 48m.
Moon tonight in Skopje
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 Skopje today?▼
The sun rises at 05:11 Europe/Skopje in Skopje, North Macedonia today.
What time is sunset in Skopje today?▼
The sun sets at 20:08 Europe/Skopje in Skopje today.
How long is the day in Skopje today?▼
Daylight in Skopje today lasts 14 hours and 57 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Skopje?▼
The morning golden hour in Skopje runs from 04:37 to 05:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:27 to 20:42.
What is the timezone of Skopje?▼
Skopje uses the Europe/Skopje timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Skopje?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Skopje is 21 June 2026, with 15h 15m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Skopje?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Skopje is 21 December 2026, with 9h 07m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Skopje?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Skopje swings by 6h 08m.