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Barcelona, Spain: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Barcelona, Spain. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, sunrise is at 7:16 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Europe/Madrid). The day lasts 10h 40m, solar noon is at 12:36 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:55 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:17 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 9:06 AM
Today’s solar times in Barcelona
Dawn
6:48 AM
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:55 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:17 PM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Dusk
6:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 40m
Solar noon
12:36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 40m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 37m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 23m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 34m |
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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Barcelona today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Barcelona, Spain is at 7:16 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Europe/Madrid).
How long is the day in Barcelona today?
Today in Barcelona, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 40m.
When is golden hour in Barcelona?
Morning golden hour in Barcelona ends at 7:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:17 PM.
What time is solar noon in Barcelona?
Solar noon in Barcelona is at 12:36 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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