Sun Times in Gent
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gent?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Gent (Europe/Brussels). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gent?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Gent (Europe/Brussels). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gent?
Golden hour times for Gent 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 Gent?
The day length for Gent is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gent?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Gent is shown in the times above (Europe/Brussels). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Gent?
Sunset and dusk times for Gent are displayed above (Europe/Brussels). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Gent?
Twilight duration in Gent 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 Gent?
The earliest sunrise in Gent in 2026 is at 5:29 AM on June 15 (Europe/Brussels). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gent?
The latest sunset in Gent in 2026 is at 10:04 PM on June 24 (Europe/Brussels). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gent?
After sunset in Gent, 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 Gent 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 Gent
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gent on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:42 AM | 5:07 PM | 8h 25m |
| February | 7:58 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 50m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 33m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 10:01 PM | 16h 32m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 06m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 35m |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 8:08 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 44m |
| November | 8:01 AM | 4:57 PM | 8h 56m |
| December | 8:41 AM | 4:38 PM | 7h 56m |
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