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Riga Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Latvia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Riga, Latvia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 10, 2026 in Riga, Latvia, sunrise is at 5:41 AM and sunset is at 9:19 PM (Europe/Riga). The day lasts 15h 38m, solar noon is at 1:30 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:36 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:23 PM.
Local date
August 10, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Europe/Riga
Today’s solar times in Riga
Dawn
4:54 AM
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:36 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:23 PM
Sunset
9:19 PM
Dusk
10:06 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 38m
Solar noon
1:30 PM
Coordinates
56.9460, 24.1059
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 56.9460, longitude 24.1059, and the Europe/Riga time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Riga over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 10, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 38m |
| TomorrowAug 11, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 33m |
| +1 weekAug 17, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 07m |
| +1 monthSep 9, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 19m |
What these times mean
Riga 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 Riga throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:51 AM | 4:16 PM | 7h 24m |
| February | 7:53 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 31m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 15m |
| May | 5:07 AM | 9:35 PM | 16h 28m |
| June | 4:30 AM | 10:20 PM | 17h 50m |
| July | 4:52 AM | 10:08 PM | 17h 16m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 16m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 27m |
| November | 8:05 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 09m |
| December | 8:56 AM | 3:43 PM | 6h 47m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:30 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
10:23 PM
June 23
Longest day
17h 52m
June 21
Shortest day
6h 43m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riga today?
On August 10, 2026, sunrise in Riga, Latvia is at 5:41 AM and sunset is at 9:19 PM (Europe/Riga).
How long is the day in Riga today?
Today in Riga, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 38m.
When is golden hour in Riga?
Morning golden hour in Riga ends at 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:23 PM.
What time is solar noon in Riga?
Solar noon in Riga is at 1:30 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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