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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 October 12, 2026 in Riga, Latvia, sunrise is at 7:50 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (Europe/Riga). The day lasts 10h 42m, solar noon is at 1:11 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:39 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 4:56 AM
Today’s solar times in Riga
Dawn
7:12 AM
Sunrise
7:50 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:39 PM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Dusk
7:10 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 42m
Solar noon
1:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 42m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 37m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 08m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:56 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 25m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Riga with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 8:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jan 16, 2037 | 11:48 AM | 70.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 3:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 5:56 AM | 104.8% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riga today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Riga, Latvia is at 7:50 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (Europe/Riga).
How long is the day in Riga today?
Today in Riga, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 42m.
When is golden hour in Riga?
Morning golden hour in Riga ends at 8:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:39 PM.
What time is solar noon in Riga?
Solar noon in Riga is at 1:11 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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