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Sun Times in Altenburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Altenburg?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Altenburg (Europe/Vienna). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Altenburg?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Altenburg (Europe/Vienna). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Altenburg?
Golden hour times for Altenburg 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 Altenburg?
The day length for Altenburg is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Altenburg?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Altenburg is shown in the times above (Europe/Vienna). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Altenburg?
Sunset and dusk times for Altenburg are displayed above (Europe/Vienna). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Altenburg?
Twilight duration in Altenburg 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 Altenburg?
The earliest sunrise in Altenburg in 2026 is at 4:54 AM on June 12 (Europe/Vienna). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Altenburg?
The latest sunset in Altenburg in 2026 is at 9:04 PM on June 22 (Europe/Vienna). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Altenburg?
After sunset in Altenburg, 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 Altenburg 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 Altenburg
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Altenburg on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 44m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 41m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 15m |
| June | 4:54 AM | 9:01 PM | 16h 07m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 45m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 37m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 51m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 12m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:01 PM | 8h 19m |