Sunrise & sunset times in Bucharest, Romania
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:15 and sets at 18:52 in Bucharest. All times are shown in the Europe/Bucharest timezone.
Today in Bucharest
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Golden hour in Bucharest 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 Bucharest when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bucharest (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bucharest’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:48 | 17:01 | 12:24 | 9h 13m |
| February | 07:15 | 17:44 | 12:29 | 10h 28m |
| March | 06:28 | 18:21 | 12:24 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:32 | 19:59 | 13:15 | 13h 27m |
| May | 05:48 | 20:36 | 13:11 | 14h 47m |
| June | 05:30 | 21:01 | 13:16 | 15h 31m |
| July | 05:45 | 20:57 | 13:21 | 15h 12m |
| August | 06:18 | 20:21 | 13:20 | 14h 02m |
| September | 06:54 | 19:26 | 13:10 | 12h 32m |
| October | 07:30 | 18:31 | 13:01 | 11h 01m |
| November | 07:11 | 16:48 | 12:00 | 9h 36m |
| December | 07:44 | 16:36 | 12:10 | 8h 51m |
Solar year in Bucharest (2026)
Day length in Bucharest swings by 6h 42m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Bucharest
Longest day in Bucharest: 15h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 21m.
Moon tonight in Bucharest
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Bucharest today?▼
The sun rises at 07:15 Europe/Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania today.
What time is sunset in Bucharest today?▼
The sun sets at 18:52 Europe/Bucharest in Bucharest today.
How long is the day in Bucharest today?▼
Daylight in Bucharest today lasts 11 hours and 37 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bucharest?▼
The morning golden hour in Bucharest runs from 06:46 to 07:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:14 to 19:21.
What is the timezone of Bucharest?▼
Bucharest uses the Europe/Bucharest timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bucharest?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bucharest is 21 June 2026, with 15h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bucharest?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bucharest is 21 December 2026, with 8h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bucharest?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bucharest swings by 6h 42m.