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Munich Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Germany
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Munich, Germany, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Munich, Germany, sunrise is at 6:47 AM and sunset is at 7:35 PM (Europe/Berlin). The day lasts 12h 48m, solar noon is at 1:11 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:28 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:54 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 6:56 AM
Today’s solar times in Munich
Dawn
6:16 AM
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:28 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:54 PM
Sunset
7:35 PM
Dusk
8:07 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 48m
Solar noon
1:11 PM
Coordinates
48.1374, 11.5755
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 48.1374, longitude 11.5755, and the Europe/Berlin time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Munich over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 48m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 45m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 24m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 04m |
What these times mean
Munich 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 Munich throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 47m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 10m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 02m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 41m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 54m |
| November | 7:21 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 17m |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 23m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:14 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
9:19 PM
June 23
Longest day
16h 04m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 21m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Munich with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 12:07 PM | 107.9% |
| 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Munich today?
On September 12, 2026, sunrise in Munich, Germany is at 6:47 AM and sunset is at 7:35 PM (Europe/Berlin).
How long is the day in Munich today?
Today in Munich, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 48m.
When is golden hour in Munich?
Morning golden hour in Munich ends at 7:28 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:54 PM.
What time is solar noon in Munich?
Solar noon in Munich is at 1:11 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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