Sun Times in Vatican City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Vatican City?
Sunrise in Vatican City on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (Europe/Rome). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Vatican City?
Sunset in Vatican City on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 8:04 PM (Europe/Rome). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Vatican City?
Morning golden hour in Vatican City ends at 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:26 PM.
How long is the day in Vatican City?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Vatican City there are 13 hours and 42 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Vatican City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Vatican City at 1:13 PM (Europe/Rome). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Vatican City?
In Vatican City, sunset is at 8:04 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:48 PM (Europe/Rome). Civil twilight ends at 8:34 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Vatican City?
Twilight in Vatican City lasts approximately 104 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 Vatican City?
The earliest sunrise in Vatican City in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 9 (Europe/Rome). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Vatican City?
The latest sunset in Vatican City in 2026 is at 8:49 PM on June 22 (Europe/Rome). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Vatican City?
After sunset at 8:04 PM in Vatican City, civil twilight ends at 8:34 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:48 PM (Europe/Rome).
What these times mean
Solar times in Vatican City 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 Vatican City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Vatican City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:22 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 33m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 13m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 50m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 09m |
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