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Sun Times in Catane
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Catane?
Sunrise in Catane on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:36 AM (Europe/Bucharest). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Catane?
Sunset in Catane on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 8:21 PM (Europe/Bucharest). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Catane?
Morning golden hour in Catane ends at 7:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Catane?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Catane there are 13 hours and 44 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Catane?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Catane at 1:29 PM (Europe/Bucharest). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Catane?
In Catane, sunset is at 8:21 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:09 PM (Europe/Bucharest). Civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Catane?
Twilight in Catane lasts approximately 108 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Catane?
The earliest sunrise in Catane in 2026 is at 5:43 AM on June 9 (Europe/Bucharest). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Catane?
The latest sunset in Catane in 2026 is at 9:13 PM on June 24 (Europe/Bucharest). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Catane?
After sunset at 8:21 PM in Catane, civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:09 PM (Europe/Bucharest).
What these times mean
Solar times in Catane 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 Catane
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Catane on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 26m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 45m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 28m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 40m |
| December | 7:53 AM | 4:49 PM | 8h 55m |