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Athens Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Greece
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Athens, Greece, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Athens, Greece, sunrise is at 7:04 AM and sunset is at 7:42 PM (Europe/Athens). The day lasts 12h 38m, solar noon is at 1:23 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:07 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 7:38 AM
Today’s solar times in Athens
Dawn
6:37 AM
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:07 PM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Dusk
8:08 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 38m
Solar noon
1:23 PM
Coordinates
37.9838, 23.7278
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 37.9838, longitude 23.7278, and the Europe/Athens time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Athens over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 38m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 35m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 21m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 25m |
What these times mean
Athens 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 Athens throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 13m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 33m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 40m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 33m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:03 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
8:52 PM
June 21
Longest day
14h 48m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 31m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Athens with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 11:18 AM | 94.2% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 1:10 PM | 106.6% |
| Sep 3, 2081 | 12:07 PM | 107.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Athens, Greece is at 7:04 AM and sunset is at 7:42 PM (Europe/Athens).
How long is the day in Athens today?
Today in Athens, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 38m.
When is golden hour in Athens?
Morning golden hour in Athens ends at 7:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:07 PM.
What time is solar noon in Athens?
Solar noon in Athens is at 1:23 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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