Sunrise & sunset times in Madrid, Spain
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 08:14 and sets at 19:52 in Madrid. All times are shown in the Europe/Madrid timezone.
Today in Madrid
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Madrid 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 Madrid when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Madrid (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Madrid’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:35 | 18:12 | 13:24 | 9h 36m |
| February | 08:08 | 18:49 | 13:28 | 10h 41m |
| March | 07:26 | 19:21 | 13:23 | 11h 54m |
| April | 07:36 | 20:53 | 14:14 | 13h 17m |
| May | 06:58 | 21:24 | 14:11 | 14h 25m |
| June | 06:44 | 21:46 | 14:15 | 15h 02m |
| July | 06:57 | 21:43 | 14:20 | 14h 46m |
| August | 07:25 | 21:12 | 14:19 | 13h 46m |
| September | 07:55 | 20:23 | 14:10 | 12h 28m |
| October | 08:25 | 19:35 | 14:00 | 11h 09m |
| November | 08:00 | 17:57 | 12:59 | 9h 56m |
| December | 08:30 | 17:49 | 13:09 | 9h 18m |
Solar year in Madrid (2026)
Day length in Madrid swings by 5h 47m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Madrid
Longest day in Madrid: 14h 53m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 7m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 23m.
Moon tonight in Madrid
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 Madrid today?▼
The sun rises at 08:14 Europe/Madrid in Madrid, Spain today.
What time is sunset in Madrid today?▼
The sun sets at 19:52 Europe/Madrid in Madrid today.
How long is the day in Madrid today?▼
Daylight in Madrid today lasts 11 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Madrid?▼
The morning golden hour in Madrid runs from 07:46 to 08:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:16 to 20:19.
What is the timezone of Madrid?▼
Madrid 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 Madrid?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Madrid is 21 June 2026, with 15h 04m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Madrid?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Madrid is 21 December 2026, with 9h 17m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Madrid?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Madrid swings by 5h 47m.