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Rome Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Italy
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Rome, Italy, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 28, 2026 in Rome, Italy, sunrise is at 6:00 AM and sunset is at 8:34 PM (Europe/Rome). The day lasts 14h 34m, solar noon is at 1:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:54 PM.
Local date
July 28, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Europe/Rome
Today’s solar times in Rome
Dawn
5:28 AM
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:54 PM
Sunset
8:34 PM
Dusk
9:06 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 34m
Solar noon
1:17 PM
Coordinates
41.8919, 12.5113
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 41.8919, longitude 12.5113, and the Europe/Rome time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Rome over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 28, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 34m |
| TomorrowJul 29, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 32m |
| +1 weekAug 4, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 20m |
| +1 monthAug 27, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 23m |
What these times mean
Rome 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 Rome throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 20m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 32m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 51m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 09m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:35 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
8:50 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 14m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 07m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rome today?
On July 28, 2026, sunrise in Rome, Italy is at 6:00 AM and sunset is at 8:34 PM (Europe/Rome).
How long is the day in Rome today?
Today in Rome, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 34m.
When is golden hour in Rome?
Morning golden hour in Rome ends at 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:54 PM.
What time is solar noon in Rome?
Solar noon in Rome is at 1:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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