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Sun Times in The Hague
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Hague?
Sunrise in The Hague on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:41 AM (Europe/Amsterdam). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Hague?
Sunset in The Hague on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 8:48 PM (Europe/Amsterdam). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Hague?
Morning golden hour in The Hague ends at 7:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in The Hague?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in The Hague there are 14 hours and 6 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Hague?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in The Hague at 1:45 PM (Europe/Amsterdam). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in The Hague?
In The Hague, sunset is at 8:48 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:02 PM (Europe/Amsterdam). Civil twilight ends at 9:24 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in The Hague?
Twilight in The Hague lasts approximately 134 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 The Hague?
The earliest sunrise in The Hague in 2026 is at 5:21 AM on June 14 (Europe/Amsterdam). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in The Hague?
The latest sunset in The Hague in 2026 is at 10:07 PM on June 21 (Europe/Amsterdam). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Hague?
After sunset at 8:48 PM in The Hague, civil twilight ends at 9:24 PM — about 36 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:02 PM (Europe/Amsterdam).
What these times mean
Solar times in The Hague 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 The Hague
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Hague on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 16m |
| February | 7:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 54m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 42m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 10:05 PM | 16h 43m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 9:56 PM | 16h 16m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 40m |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 8:07 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 41m |
| November | 8:02 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 49m |
| December | 8:44 AM | 4:30 PM | 7h 46m |