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Frankfurt am Main Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Germany
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, sunrise is at 7:43 AM and sunset is at 6:42 PM (Europe/Berlin). The day lasts 11h 00m, solar noon is at 1:12 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:27 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 4:49 AM
Today’s solar times in Frankfurt am Main
Dawn
7:10 AM
Sunrise
7:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:27 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:58 PM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Dusk
7:15 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 00m
Solar noon
1:12 PM
Coordinates
50.1155, 8.6842
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 50.1155, longitude 8.6842, and the Europe/Berlin time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Frankfurt am Main over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 00m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 56m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 34m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 16m |
What these times mean
Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:19 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 32m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 06m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 45m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 25m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 9:37 PM | 16h 22m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 9:31 PM | 15h 58m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 31m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 49m |
| November | 7:39 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 04m |
| December | 8:18 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 05m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:16 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
9:40 PM
June 22
Longest day
16h 23m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 03m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Frankfurt am Main with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 10:18 AM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Frankfurt am Main today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is at 7:43 AM and sunset is at 6:42 PM (Europe/Berlin).
How long is the day in Frankfurt am Main today?
Today in Frankfurt am Main, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 00m.
When is golden hour in Frankfurt am Main?
Morning golden hour in Frankfurt am Main ends at 8:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
What time is solar noon in Frankfurt am Main?
Solar noon in Frankfurt am Main is at 1:12 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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