Sun Times in Bucharest
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Bucharest?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Bucharest (Europe/Bucharest). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Bucharest?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Bucharest (Europe/Bucharest). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Bucharest?
Golden hour times for Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
The day length for Bucharest is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Bucharest?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Bucharest is shown in the times above (Europe/Bucharest). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Bucharest?
Sunset and dusk times for Bucharest are displayed above (Europe/Bucharest). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Bucharest?
Twilight duration in Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
The earliest sunrise in Bucharest in 2026 is at 5:30 AM on June 10 (Europe/Bucharest). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Bucharest?
The latest sunset in Bucharest in 2026 is at 9:04 PM on June 23 (Europe/Bucharest). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Bucharest?
After sunset in Bucharest, 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Bucharest on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 28m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 48m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 31m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 01m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 37m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 52m |
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