Sunrise and sunset times in Athens, 2026
In Athens, Greece (37.9838° N, 23.7275° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 20:51, giving 14h 48m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 9h 32m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Athens time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Athens
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:28 | 18:36 | 12h 08m | 52.0° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:02 | 20:51 | 14h 48m | 75.5° | 59° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:13 | 19:20 | 12h 07m | 51.9° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 07:37 | 17:08 | 9h 32m | 28.6° | 120° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Athens, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:11 | 07:41 | 12:28 | 29.1° | 17:16 | 17:45 | 9h 35m |
| 15 January | 07:11 | 07:39 | 12:34 | 31.0° | 17:29 | 17:58 | 9h 49m |
| 1 February | 07:01 | 07:29 | 12:38 | 35.0° | 17:48 | 18:15 | 10h 18m |
| 15 February | 06:48 | 07:15 | 12:39 | 39.4° | 18:03 | 18:30 | 10h 48m |
| 1 March | 06:30 | 06:57 | 12:37 | 44.5° | 18:18 | 18:44 | 11h 21m |
| 15 March | 06:10 | 06:36 | 12:34 | 50.0° | 18:32 | 18:58 | 11h 56m |
| 1 April | 06:44 | 07:10 | 13:28 | 56.7° | 19:47 | 20:14 | 12h 37m |
| 15 April | 06:22 | 06:50 | 13:25 | 61.9° | 20:00 | 20:28 | 13h 11m |
| 1 May | 06:00 | 06:29 | 13:22 | 67.2° | 20:15 | 20:44 | 13h 47m |
| 15 May | 05:45 | 06:14 | 13:21 | 70.9° | 20:28 | 20:58 | 14h 14m |
| 1 June | 05:33 | 06:04 | 13:22 | 74.1° | 20:41 | 21:12 | 14h 38m |
| 15 June | 05:30 | 06:02 | 13:25 | 75.3° | 20:49 | 21:20 | 14h 47m |
| 1 July | 05:34 | 06:06 | 13:29 | 75.1° | 20:51 | 21:22 | 14h 45m |
| 15 July | 05:43 | 06:14 | 13:31 | 73.5° | 20:47 | 21:17 | 14h 33m |
| 1 August | 05:58 | 06:28 | 13:31 | 70.0° | 20:34 | 21:03 | 14h 06m |
| 15 August | 06:12 | 06:40 | 13:29 | 66.0° | 20:18 | 20:46 | 13h 38m |
| 1 September | 06:27 | 06:54 | 13:25 | 60.2° | 19:54 | 20:21 | 13h 00m |
| 15 September | 06:40 | 07:06 | 13:20 | 55.0° | 19:33 | 19:59 | 12h 27m |
| 1 October | 06:54 | 07:20 | 13:14 | 48.8° | 19:08 | 19:34 | 11h 48m |
| 15 October | 07:06 | 07:33 | 13:10 | 43.4° | 18:47 | 19:14 | 11h 14m |
| 1 November | 06:23 | 06:50 | 12:08 | 37.5° | 17:26 | 17:53 | 10h 36m |
| 15 November | 06:37 | 07:05 | 12:09 | 33.5° | 17:13 | 17:41 | 10h 08m |
| 1 December | 06:53 | 07:22 | 12:14 | 30.2° | 17:05 | 17:34 | 9h 44m |
| 15 December | 07:04 | 07:33 | 12:20 | 28.8° | 17:06 | 17:36 | 9h 33m |
Terrain around Athens
The terrain around Athens rises up to 6.0° above the horizon (towards the east-southeast). On 21 November, the sun appears at 07:48 instead of 07:11 and disappears at 17:09 instead of 17:09: 0h 36m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:37 | 08:13 | 17:35 | 17:35 | 9h 23m |
| 21 February | 07:07 | 07:39 | 18:10 | 18:08 | 10h 30m |
| 21 March | 06:27 | 06:55 | 18:37 | 18:31 | 11h 37m |
| 21 April | 06:41 | 06:53 | 20:06 | 19:58 | 13h 06m |
| 21 May | 06:10 | 06:27 | 20:33 | 20:25 | 13h 59m |
| 21 June | 06:02 | 06:20 | 20:51 | 20:40 | 14h 21m |
| 21 July | 06:18 | 06:36 | 20:43 | 20:35 | 14h 00m |
| 21 August | 06:45 | 06:56 | 20:10 | 20:02 | 13h 07m |
| 21 September | 07:11 | 07:38 | 19:23 | 19:18 | 11h 41m |
| 21 October | 07:39 | 08:11 | 18:39 | 18:37 | 10h 27m |
| 21 November | 07:11 | 07:48 | 17:09 | 17:09 | 9h 22m |
| 21 December | 07:37 | 08:12 | 17:08 | 17:08 | 8h 57m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Athens?
In 2026, the sun rises in Athens between 06:01 (on 13 June) and 07:42 (on 24 October), local time (Europe/Athens). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:02; at the December solstice, it is at 07:37.
What time is sunset in Athens?
In 2026, sunset in Athens ranges from 17:05 (on 7 December) to 20:51 (on 28 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Athens?
It is 21 June 2026, with 14h 48m between sunrise (06:02) and sunset (20:51). The shortest day is 21 December, with 9h 32m (sunrise 07:37, sunset 17:08).
How high does the sun get in Athens?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 75.5° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 28.6° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Athens?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 59°) and sets in the west-northwest (301°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (120°) and sets in the west-southwest (240°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Athens time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.