Sunrise & sunset times in Barcelona, Spain
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:17 and sets at 21:26 in Barcelona. All times are shown in the Europe/Madrid timezone.
Today in Barcelona
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Barcelona 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 Barcelona when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Barcelona (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Barcelona’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:15 | 17:46 | 13:00 | 9h 31m |
| February | 07:46 | 18:24 | 13:05 | 10h 38m |
| March | 07:03 | 18:57 | 13:00 | 11h 54m |
| April | 07:11 | 20:31 | 13:51 | 13h 19m |
| May | 06:32 | 21:03 | 13:47 | 14h 30m |
| June | 06:17 | 21:26 | 13:51 | 15h 09m |
| July | 06:30 | 21:23 | 13:57 | 14h 52m |
| August | 07:00 | 20:50 | 13:55 | 13h 50m |
| September | 07:31 | 20:00 | 13:46 | 12h 29m |
| October | 08:03 | 19:10 | 13:37 | 11h 07m |
| November | 07:39 | 17:31 | 12:35 | 9h 52m |
| December | 08:10 | 17:22 | 12:46 | 9h 12m |
Solar year in Barcelona (2026)
Day length in Barcelona swings by 5h 59m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Barcelona
Longest day in Barcelona: 14h 60m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 59m.
Moon tonight in Barcelona
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Barcelona today?▼
The sun rises at 06:17 Europe/Madrid in Barcelona, Spain today.
What time is sunset in Barcelona today?▼
The sun sets at 21:26 Europe/Madrid in Barcelona today.
How long is the day in Barcelona today?▼
Daylight in Barcelona today lasts 15 hours and 9 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Barcelona?▼
The morning golden hour in Barcelona runs from 05:43 to 06:59, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:44 to 22:00.
What is the timezone of Barcelona?▼
Barcelona 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 Barcelona?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Barcelona is 21 June 2026, with 15h 10m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Barcelona?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Barcelona is 21 December 2026, with 9h 11m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Barcelona?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Barcelona swings by 5h 59m.