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Sun Times in Rethymno
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rethymno?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Rethymno (Europe/Athens). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rethymno?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Rethymno (Europe/Athens). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rethymno?
Golden hour times for Rethymno 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 Rethymno?
The day length for Rethymno is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rethymno?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Rethymno is shown in the times above (Europe/Athens). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Rethymno?
Sunset and dusk times for Rethymno are displayed above (Europe/Athens). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Rethymno?
Twilight duration in Rethymno 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 Rethymno?
The earliest sunrise in Rethymno in 2026 is at 6:06 AM on June 8 (Europe/Athens). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rethymno?
The latest sunset in Rethymno in 2026 is at 8:41 PM on June 26 (Europe/Athens). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rethymno?
After sunset in Rethymno, 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 Rethymno 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 Rethymno
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rethymno on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 32m |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 47m |