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Chisinau Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Moldova
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Chisinau, Moldova, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Chisinau, Moldova, sunrise is at 6:54 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Europe/Chisinau). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:58 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:34 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 12:55 PM
Today’s solar times in Chisinau
Dawn
6:24 AM
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:34 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:21 PM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Dusk
7:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:58 PM
Coordinates
47.0090, 28.8594
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 47.0090, longitude 28.8594, and the Europe/Chisinau time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Chisinau over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 43m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 28m |
What these times mean
Chisinau 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 Chisinau throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 34m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 03m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 52m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 32m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 37m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 57m |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 24m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 32m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:10 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
9:05 PM
June 25
Longest day
15h 54m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 30m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Chisinau with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 3:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 1:10 PM | 106.6% |
| Nov 26, 2076 | 1:43 PM | 73.2% |
| Sep 3, 2081 | 12:07 PM | 107.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chisinau today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Chisinau, Moldova is at 6:54 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Europe/Chisinau).
How long is the day in Chisinau today?
Today in Chisinau, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Chisinau?
Morning golden hour in Chisinau ends at 7:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
What time is solar noon in Chisinau?
Solar noon in Chisinau is at 12:58 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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