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Madrid, Spain: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Madrid, Spain. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 27, 2026 in Madrid, Spain, sunrise is at 7:39 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Europe/Madrid). The day lasts 10h 40m, solar noon is at 12:59 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:17 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:42 PM.
Local date
October 27, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Oct 27, 2026, 3:06 PM
Today’s solar times in Madrid
Dawn
7:11 AM
Sunrise
7:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:17 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:42 PM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Dusk
6:48 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 40m
Solar noon
12:59 PM
Coordinates
40.4165, -3.7026
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 40.4165, longitude -3.7026, and the Europe/Madrid time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Madrid over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 27, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 40m |
| TomorrowOct 28, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 38m |
| +1 weekNov 3, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 24m |
| +1 monthNov 26, 2026 | 8:14 AM | 5:52 PM | 9h 38m |
What these times mean
Madrid 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 Madrid throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:37 AM | 6:13 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 8:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:37 AM | 8:54 PM | 13h 16m |
| May | 7:00 AM | 9:24 PM | 14h 25m |
| June | 6:45 AM | 9:47 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 6:58 AM | 9:45 PM | 14h 47m |
| August | 7:26 AM | 9:14 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 7:56 AM | 8:26 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 8:26 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 8:01 AM | 5:59 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 8:31 AM | 5:50 PM | 9h 18m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:45 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
9:50 PM
June 24
Longest day
15h 04m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 17m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Madrid 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 Madrid today?
On October 27, 2026, sunrise in Madrid, Spain is at 7:39 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Europe/Madrid).
How long is the day in Madrid today?
Today in Madrid, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 40m.
When is golden hour in Madrid?
Morning golden hour in Madrid ends at 8:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:42 PM.
What time is solar noon in Madrid?
Solar noon in Madrid is at 12:59 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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