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Barcelona Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Spain
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Barcelona, Spain, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, sunrise is at 7:28 AM and sunset is at 8:10 PM (Europe/Madrid). The day lasts 12h 42m, solar noon is at 1:49 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:05 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:33 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 2:04 AM
Today’s solar times in Barcelona
Dawn
7:00 AM
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:05 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:33 PM
Sunset
8:10 PM
Dusk
8:38 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 42m
Solar noon
1:49 PM
Coordinates
41.3888, 2.1590
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 41.3888, longitude 2.1590, and the Europe/Madrid time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Barcelona over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 8:10 PM | 12h 42m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 8:08 PM | 12h 39m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 23m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 20m |
What these times mean
Barcelona 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 Barcelona throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:16 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 7:48 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 7:13 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 30m |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:27 PM | 15h 09m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 9:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 7:01 AM | 8:53 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 7:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 8:03 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 09m |
| November | 7:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 53m |
| December | 8:11 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 12m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:18 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
9:30 PM
June 25
Longest day
15h 10m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 11m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Barcelona with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 12:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Jan 26, 2028 | 4:08 PM | 92.1% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 11:34 AM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 10:18 AM | 94.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Barcelona today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Barcelona, Spain is at 7:28 AM and sunset is at 8:10 PM (Europe/Madrid).
How long is the day in Barcelona today?
Today in Barcelona, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 42m.
When is golden hour in Barcelona?
Morning golden hour in Barcelona ends at 8:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Barcelona?
Solar noon in Barcelona is at 1:49 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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