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Sun Times in Zittau
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zittau?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Zittau (Europe/Berlin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zittau?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Zittau (Europe/Berlin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zittau?
Golden hour times for Zittau are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Zittau?
The day length for Zittau is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zittau?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Zittau is shown in the times above (Europe/Berlin). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Zittau?
Sunset and dusk times for Zittau are displayed above (Europe/Berlin). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Zittau?
Twilight duration in Zittau varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Zittau?
The earliest sunrise in Zittau in 2026 is at 4:46 AM on June 12 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Zittau?
The latest sunset in Zittau in 2026 is at 9:18 PM on June 19 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zittau?
After sunset in Zittau, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Zittau shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Zittau
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zittau on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 26m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 50m |
| May | 5:11 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 32m |
| June | 4:46 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 30m |
| July | 5:04 AM | 9:08 PM | 16h 05m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 34m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 45m |
| November | 7:16 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 57m |
| December | 7:56 AM | 3:54 PM | 7h 58m |