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Sun Times in Gołdap
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gołdap?
Sunrise in Gołdap on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:16 AM (Europe/Warsaw). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gołdap?
Sunset in Gołdap on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 7:50 PM (Europe/Warsaw). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gołdap?
Morning golden hour in Gołdap ends at 6:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:01 PM.
How long is the day in Gołdap?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Gołdap there are 14 hours and 34 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gołdap?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gołdap at 12:34 PM (Europe/Warsaw). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Gołdap?
In Gołdap, sunset is at 7:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:24 PM (Europe/Warsaw). Civil twilight ends at 8:30 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gołdap?
Twilight in Gołdap lasts approximately 153 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 Gołdap?
The earliest sunrise in Gołdap in 2026 is at 3:55 AM on June 16 (Europe/Warsaw). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gołdap?
The latest sunset in Gołdap in 2026 is at 9:09 PM on June 21 (Europe/Warsaw). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gołdap?
After sunset at 7:50 PM in Gołdap, civil twilight ends at 8:30 PM — about 40 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:24 PM (Europe/Warsaw).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gołdap 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 Gołdap
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gołdap on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 3:37 PM | 7h 55m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 47m |
| March | 5:45 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 5:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 14h 04m |
| May | 4:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 16h 02m |
| June | 3:56 AM | 9:06 PM | 17h 11m |
| July | 4:16 AM | 8:56 PM | 16h 41m |
| August | 5:07 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 55m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 34m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 3:30 PM | 8h 31m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 3:06 PM | 7h 21m |