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Dresden Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Germany
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Dresden, Germany, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Dresden, Germany, sunrise is at 6:55 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Europe/Berlin). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:58 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:38 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 2:11 PM
Today’s solar times in Dresden
Dawn
6:22 AM
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:38 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:18 PM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Dusk
7:34 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:58 PM
Coordinates
51.0509, 13.7383
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 51.0509, longitude 13.7383, and the Europe/Berlin time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Dresden over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 40m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 13m |
What these times mean
Dresden 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 Dresden throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 24m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 49m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 32m |
| June | 4:51 AM | 9:22 PM | 16h 31m |
| July | 5:08 AM | 9:15 PM | 16h 07m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 37m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 46m |
| November | 7:22 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 57m |
| December | 8:03 AM | 3:59 PM | 7h 57m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:51 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
9:25 PM
June 23
Longest day
16h 33m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 54m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Dresden with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jan 16, 2037 | 10:48 AM | 70.5% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dresden today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Dresden, Germany is at 6:55 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Europe/Berlin).
How long is the day in Dresden today?
Today in Dresden, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Dresden?
Morning golden hour in Dresden ends at 7:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dresden?
Solar noon in Dresden is at 12:58 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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