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Sofia Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Bulgaria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria, sunrise is at 7:17 AM and sunset is at 7:23 PM (Europe/Sofia). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 1:20 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:54 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:46 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 4:55 PM
Today’s solar times in Sofia
Dawn
6:48 AM
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:54 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:46 PM
Sunset
7:23 PM
Dusk
7:51 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
1:20 PM
Coordinates
42.6975, 23.3241
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 42.6975, longitude 23.3241, and the Europe/Sofia time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Sofia over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 46m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:51 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 42m |
What these times mean
Sofia changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Sofia throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 23m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 37m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 18m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 57m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 47m |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 04m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:49 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
9:10 PM
June 25
Longest day
15h 19m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 02m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Sofia with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 3:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 11:18 AM | 94.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sofia today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Sofia, Bulgaria is at 7:17 AM and sunset is at 7:23 PM (Europe/Sofia).
How long is the day in Sofia today?
Today in Sofia, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Sofia?
Morning golden hour in Sofia ends at 7:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:46 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sofia?
Solar noon in Sofia is at 1:20 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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