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Sun Times in Engelberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Engelberg?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Engelberg (Europe/Zurich). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Engelberg?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Engelberg (Europe/Zurich). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Engelberg?
Golden hour times for Engelberg 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 Engelberg?
The day length for Engelberg is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Engelberg?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Engelberg is shown in the times above (Europe/Zurich). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Engelberg?
Sunset and dusk times for Engelberg are displayed above (Europe/Zurich). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Engelberg?
Twilight duration in Engelberg 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 Engelberg?
The earliest sunrise in Engelberg in 2026 is at 5:31 AM on June 12 (Europe/Zurich). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Engelberg?
The latest sunset in Engelberg in 2026 is at 9:24 PM on June 20 (Europe/Zurich). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Engelberg?
After sunset in Engelberg, 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 Engelberg 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 Engelberg
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Engelberg on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:04 PM | 8h 58m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 35m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 03m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 51m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 30m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 35m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 56m |
| November | 7:29 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 23m |
| December | 8:04 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 34m |