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Sun Times in Italy
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Italy?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Italy (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Italy?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Italy (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Italy?
Golden hour times for Italy 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 Italy?
The day length for Italy is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Italy?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Italy is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Italy?
Sunset and dusk times for Italy are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Italy?
Twilight duration in Italy 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 Italy?
The earliest sunrise in Italy in 2026 is at 6:20 AM on June 5 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Italy?
The latest sunset in Italy in 2026 is at 8:38 PM on June 26 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Italy?
After sunset in Italy, 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 Italy 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 Italy
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Italy on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 03m |