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Rotterdam Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Netherlands
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, sunrise is at 8:02 AM and sunset is at 6:57 PM (Europe/Amsterdam). The day lasts 10h 55m, solar noon is at 1:29 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:48 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 2:13 AM
Today’s solar times in Rotterdam
Dawn
7:28 AM
Sunrise
8:02 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:48 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:11 PM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Dusk
7:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 55m
Solar noon
1:29 PM
Coordinates
51.9225, 4.4792
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 51.9225, longitude 4.4792, and the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Rotterdam over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 8:02 AM | 6:57 PM | 10h 55m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 8:03 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 51m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 8:14 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 28m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:55 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 04m |
What these times mean
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 16m |
| February | 7:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 9h 57m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 52m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 39m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 41m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 9:56 PM | 16h 16m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 41m |
| September | 7:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 8:07 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 44m |
| November | 8:02 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 51m |
| December | 8:44 AM | 4:32 PM | 7h 48m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:23 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
10:07 PM
June 24
Longest day
16h 43m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 45m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Rotterdam with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
| 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 Rotterdam today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Rotterdam, Netherlands is at 8:02 AM and sunset is at 6:57 PM (Europe/Amsterdam).
How long is the day in Rotterdam today?
Today in Rotterdam, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 55m.
When is golden hour in Rotterdam?
Morning golden hour in Rotterdam ends at 8:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
What time is solar noon in Rotterdam?
Solar noon in Rotterdam is at 1:29 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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