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Sun Times in Sankt Gallen
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sankt Gallen?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sankt Gallen (Europe/Zurich). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sankt Gallen?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sankt Gallen (Europe/Zurich). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sankt Gallen?
Golden hour times for Sankt Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen?
The day length for Sankt Gallen is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sankt Gallen?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sankt Gallen is shown in the times above (Europe/Zurich). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sankt Gallen?
Sunset and dusk times for Sankt Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen?
Twilight duration in Sankt Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen?
The earliest sunrise in Sankt Gallen in 2026 is at 5:24 AM on June 16 (Europe/Zurich). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sankt Gallen?
The latest sunset in Sankt Gallen in 2026 is at 9:23 PM on June 21 (Europe/Zurich). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sankt Gallen?
After sunset in Sankt Gallen, 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 Sankt Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sankt Gallen on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:05 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:35 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 37m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 07m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 56m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 35m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 35m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 54m |
| November | 7:26 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 20m |
| December | 8:03 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 29m |