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Sun Times in Portas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portas?
Sunrise in Portas on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 7:47 AM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portas?
Sunset in Portas on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 9:27 PM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portas?
Morning golden hour in Portas ends at 8:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:48 PM.
How long is the day in Portas?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Portas there are 13 hours and 39 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portas?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Portas at 2:37 PM (Europe/Madrid). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Portas?
In Portas, sunset is at 9:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:11 PM (Europe/Madrid). Civil twilight ends at 9:56 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Portas?
Twilight in Portas lasts approximately 104 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 Portas?
The earliest sunrise in Portas in 2026 is at 6:56 AM on June 9 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Portas?
The latest sunset in Portas in 2026 is at 10:16 PM on June 22 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Portas?
After sunset at 9:27 PM in Portas, civil twilight ends at 9:56 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:11 PM (Europe/Madrid).
What these times mean
Solar times in Portas 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 Portas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Portas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 8:31 AM | 7:06 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:53 AM | 9:16 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 7:12 AM | 9:49 PM | 14h 37m |
| June | 6:56 AM | 10:14 PM | 15h 18m |
| July | 7:10 AM | 10:10 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 7:41 AM | 9:36 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 8:14 AM | 8:44 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 8:47 AM | 7:52 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 8:25 AM | 6:12 PM | 9h 46m |
| December | 8:57 AM | 6:01 PM | 9h 05m |