Sunrise & sunset times in Bilbao, Spain
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:36 and sets at 20:45 in Bilbao. All times are shown in the Europe/Madrid timezone.
Today in Bilbao
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Golden hour in Bilbao 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 Bilbao when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bilbao (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bilbao’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:40 | 18:01 | 13:21 | 9h 20m |
| February | 08:09 | 18:42 | 13:25 | 10h 32m |
| March | 07:24 | 19:17 | 13:20 | 11h 53m |
| April | 07:29 | 20:54 | 14:11 | 13h 24m |
| May | 06:47 | 21:28 | 14:08 | 14h 40m |
| June | 06:31 | 21:53 | 14:12 | 15h 22m |
| July | 06:45 | 21:49 | 14:17 | 15h 04m |
| August | 07:16 | 21:14 | 14:16 | 13h 57m |
| September | 07:51 | 20:21 | 14:06 | 12h 30m |
| October | 08:25 | 19:28 | 13:57 | 11h 03m |
| November | 08:04 | 17:47 | 12:56 | 9h 42m |
| December | 08:36 | 17:36 | 13:06 | 8h 59m |
Solar year in Bilbao (2026)
Day length in Bilbao swings by 6h 25m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Bilbao
Longest day in Bilbao: 15h 13m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 47m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 56m.
Moon tonight in Bilbao
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 Bilbao today?▼
The sun rises at 07:36 Europe/Madrid in Bilbao, Spain today.
What time is sunset in Bilbao today?▼
The sun sets at 20:45 Europe/Madrid in Bilbao today.
How long is the day in Bilbao today?▼
Daylight in Bilbao today lasts 13 hours and 8 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bilbao?▼
The morning golden hour in Bilbao runs from 07:07 to 08:14, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:07 to 21:14.
What is the timezone of Bilbao?▼
Bilbao 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 Bilbao?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bilbao is 21 June 2026, with 15h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bilbao?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bilbao is 21 December 2026, with 8h 58m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bilbao?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bilbao swings by 6h 25m.