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Sun Times in Cres
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cres?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cres (Europe/Zagreb). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cres?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cres (Europe/Zagreb). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cres?
Golden hour times for Cres 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 Cres?
The day length for Cres is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cres?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cres is shown in the times above (Europe/Zagreb). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cres?
Sunset and dusk times for Cres are displayed above (Europe/Zagreb). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cres?
Twilight duration in Cres 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 Cres?
The earliest sunrise in Cres in 2026 is at 5:15 AM on June 9 (Europe/Zagreb). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cres?
The latest sunset in Cres in 2026 is at 8:53 PM on June 24 (Europe/Zagreb). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cres?
After sunset in Cres, 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 Cres 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 Cres
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cres on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 10m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 30m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 51m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 36m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 16m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 34m |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 48m |