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Bucharest Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Romania
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bucharest, Romania, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Bucharest, Romania, sunrise is at 7:05 AM and sunset is at 7:12 PM (Europe/Bucharest). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 1:09 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:33 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 6:30 PM
Today’s solar times in Bucharest
Dawn
6:36 AM
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:33 PM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Dusk
7:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
1:09 PM
Coordinates
44.4323, 26.1063
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 44.4323, longitude 26.1063, and the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bucharest over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 45m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 36m |
What these times mean
Bucharest 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 Bucharest throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 47m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 31m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 38m |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 52m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM
June 13
Latest sunset
9:05 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 33m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 50m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bucharest with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 3:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 11:18 AM | 94.2% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 1:10 PM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bucharest today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Bucharest, Romania is at 7:05 AM and sunset is at 7:12 PM (Europe/Bucharest).
How long is the day in Bucharest today?
Today in Bucharest, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Bucharest?
Morning golden hour in Bucharest ends at 7:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bucharest?
Solar noon in Bucharest is at 1:09 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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