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Sun Times in Santa Coloma
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Coloma?
Sunrise in Santa Coloma on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 7:29 AM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Coloma?
Sunset in Santa Coloma on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 8:54 PM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Coloma?
Morning golden hour in Santa Coloma ends at 8:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:17 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Coloma?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Santa Coloma there are 13 hours and 25 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Coloma?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Coloma at 2:12 PM (Europe/Madrid). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Coloma?
In Santa Coloma, sunset is at 8:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:36 PM (Europe/Madrid). Civil twilight ends at 9:24 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Coloma?
Twilight in Santa Coloma lasts approximately 102 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 Santa Coloma?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Coloma in 2026 is at 6:33 AM on June 8 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Coloma?
The latest sunset in Santa Coloma in 2026 is at 9:51 PM on June 21 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Coloma?
After sunset at 8:54 PM in Santa Coloma, civil twilight ends at 9:24 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:36 PM (Europe/Madrid).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Coloma 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 Santa Coloma
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Coloma on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:37 AM | 6:03 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 8:07 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:29 AM | 8:52 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 9:25 PM | 14h 36m |
| June | 6:33 AM | 9:49 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 6:47 AM | 9:45 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 7:17 AM | 9:11 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 7:50 AM | 8:20 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 8:23 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 8:01 AM | 5:48 PM | 9h 47m |
| December | 8:32 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 06m |