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Valencia Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Spain
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Valencia, Spain, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Valencia, Spain, sunrise is at 8:09 AM and sunset is at 7:29 PM (Europe/Madrid). The day lasts 11h 20m, solar noon is at 1:49 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:45 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:53 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 3:38 AM
Today’s solar times in Valencia
Dawn
7:42 AM
Sunrise
8:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:45 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:53 PM
Sunset
7:29 PM
Dusk
7:56 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 20m
Solar noon
1:49 PM
Coordinates
39.4739, -0.3797
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.4739, longitude -0.3797, and the Europe/Madrid time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Valencia over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 8:09 AM | 7:29 PM | 11h 20m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 8:10 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 18m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 8:16 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 03m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 10m |
What these times mean
Valencia 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 Valencia throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:21 AM | 6:02 PM | 9h 41m |
| February | 7:55 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:25 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 20m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 9:31 PM | 14h 56m |
| July | 6:47 AM | 9:29 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 7:15 AM | 8:59 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 7:43 AM | 8:12 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 8:12 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 7:46 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 02m |
| December | 8:15 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 24m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:35 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
9:33 PM
June 20
Longest day
14h 57m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 23m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Valencia 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
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Valencia today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Valencia, Spain is at 8:09 AM and sunset is at 7:29 PM (Europe/Madrid).
How long is the day in Valencia today?
Today in Valencia, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 20m.
When is golden hour in Valencia?
Morning golden hour in Valencia ends at 8:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:53 PM.
What time is solar noon in Valencia?
Solar noon in Valencia is at 1:49 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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