Sun Times in Lugano
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lugano?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lugano (Europe/Zurich). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lugano?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lugano (Europe/Zurich). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lugano?
Golden hour times for Lugano 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 Lugano?
The day length for Lugano is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lugano?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lugano is shown in the times above (Europe/Zurich). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lugano?
Sunset and dusk times for Lugano 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 Lugano?
Twilight duration in Lugano 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 Lugano?
The earliest sunrise in Lugano in 2026 is at 5:32 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 Lugano?
The latest sunset in Lugano in 2026 is at 9:19 PM on June 23 (Europe/Zurich). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lugano?
After sunset in Lugano, 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 Lugano 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 Lugano
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lugano on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 03m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 23m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 33m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 57m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 44m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 24m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 57m |
| November | 7:24 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 28m |
| December | 7:59 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 40m |
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