Sun Times in Riga
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Riga?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Riga (Europe/Riga). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Riga?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Riga (Europe/Riga). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Riga?
Golden hour times for Riga 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 Riga?
The day length for Riga is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Riga?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Riga is shown in the times above (Europe/Riga). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Riga?
Sunset and dusk times for Riga are displayed above (Europe/Riga). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Riga?
Twilight duration in Riga 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 Riga?
The earliest sunrise in Riga in 2026 is at 4:28 AM on June 17 (Europe/Riga). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Riga?
The latest sunset in Riga in 2026 is at 10:21 PM on June 19 (Europe/Riga). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Riga?
After sunset in Riga, 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 Riga 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 Riga
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Riga on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:50 AM | 4:16 PM | 7h 26m |
| February | 7:51 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 33m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 17m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 9:35 PM | 16h 30m |
| June | 4:29 AM | 10:19 PM | 17h 50m |
| July | 4:51 AM | 10:06 PM | 17h 14m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 13m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 25m |
| November | 8:04 AM | 4:11 PM | 8h 07m |
| December | 8:55 AM | 3:41 PM | 6h 47m |