Sunrise & sunset times in Alicante, Spain
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:32 and sets at 20:30 in Alicante. All times are shown in the Europe/Madrid timezone.
Today in Alicante
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Golden hour in Alicante 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 Alicante when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Alicante (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Alicante’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:17 | 18:05 | 13:11 | 9h 47m |
| February | 07:52 | 18:40 | 13:15 | 10h 47m |
| March | 07:13 | 19:08 | 13:10 | 11h 55m |
| April | 07:26 | 20:38 | 14:01 | 13h 11m |
| May | 06:50 | 21:06 | 13:58 | 14h 15m |
| June | 06:37 | 21:27 | 14:02 | 14h 49m |
| July | 06:50 | 21:25 | 14:07 | 14h 34m |
| August | 07:16 | 20:55 | 14:06 | 13h 39m |
| September | 07:43 | 20:10 | 13:57 | 12h 26m |
| October | 08:10 | 19:24 | 13:47 | 11h 13m |
| November | 07:43 | 17:49 | 12:46 | 10h 06m |
| December | 08:11 | 17:42 | 12:57 | 9h 30m |
Solar year in Alicante (2026)
Day length in Alicante swings by 5h 21m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Alicante
Longest day in Alicante: 14h 41m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 19m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 47m.
Moon tonight in Alicante
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Alicante today?▼
The sun rises at 07:32 Europe/Madrid in Alicante, Spain today.
What time is sunset in Alicante today?▼
The sun sets at 20:30 Europe/Madrid in Alicante today.
How long is the day in Alicante today?▼
Daylight in Alicante today lasts 12 hours and 58 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Alicante?▼
The morning golden hour in Alicante runs from 07:05 to 08:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:55 to 20:57.
What is the timezone of Alicante?▼
Alicante uses the Europe/Madrid timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Alicante?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Alicante is 21 June 2026, with 14h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Alicante?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Alicante is 21 December 2026, with 9h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Alicante?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Alicante swings by 5h 21m.