Sunrise and sunset times in Barcelona, 2026
In Barcelona, Spain (41.3874° N, 2.1686° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 06:17 and sets at 21:28, giving 15h 10m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 9h 11m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Madrid time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Barcelona
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:54 | 19:03 | 12h 08m | 48.6° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:17 | 21:28 | 15h 10m | 72.1° | 57° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:39 | 19:47 | 12h 07m | 48.4° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:13 | 17:24 | 9h 11m | 25.2° | 121° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Barcelona, 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 | 07:46 | 08:17 | 12:54 | 25.7° | 17:32 | 18:03 | 9h 15m |
| 15 January | 07:44 | 08:15 | 13:00 | 27.6° | 17:46 | 18:17 | 9h 31m |
| 1 February | 07:33 | 08:02 | 13:04 | 31.6° | 18:07 | 18:36 | 10h 05m |
| 15 February | 07:18 | 07:46 | 13:05 | 36.1° | 18:24 | 18:53 | 10h 39m |
| 1 March | 06:58 | 07:26 | 13:03 | 41.2° | 18:41 | 19:09 | 11h 16m |
| 15 March | 06:35 | 07:03 | 13:00 | 46.6° | 18:57 | 19:25 | 11h 55m |
| 1 April | 07:06 | 07:34 | 13:55 | 53.3° | 20:16 | 20:44 | 12h 42m |
| 15 April | 06:43 | 07:11 | 13:51 | 58.5° | 20:31 | 21:00 | 13h 20m |
| 1 May | 06:18 | 06:48 | 13:48 | 63.8° | 20:48 | 21:18 | 14h 00m |
| 15 May | 06:01 | 06:32 | 13:47 | 67.6° | 21:03 | 21:34 | 14h 31m |
| 1 June | 05:47 | 06:20 | 13:49 | 70.7° | 21:18 | 21:51 | 14h 58m |
| 15 June | 05:43 | 06:17 | 13:51 | 71.9° | 21:26 | 22:00 | 15h 09m |
| 1 July | 05:47 | 06:21 | 13:55 | 71.7° | 21:28 | 22:02 | 15h 07m |
| 15 July | 05:58 | 06:30 | 13:57 | 70.1° | 21:23 | 21:56 | 14h 53m |
| 1 August | 06:15 | 06:46 | 13:57 | 66.6° | 21:08 | 21:39 | 14h 22m |
| 15 August | 06:30 | 07:00 | 13:55 | 62.6° | 20:50 | 21:20 | 13h 50m |
| 1 September | 06:49 | 07:17 | 13:51 | 56.8° | 20:24 | 20:52 | 13h 07m |
| 15 September | 07:03 | 07:31 | 13:46 | 51.5° | 20:00 | 20:28 | 12h 29m |
| 1 October | 07:20 | 07:47 | 13:40 | 45.3° | 19:33 | 20:00 | 11h 45m |
| 15 October | 07:35 | 08:03 | 13:37 | 40.0° | 19:10 | 19:38 | 11h 08m |
| 1 November | 06:53 | 07:22 | 12:34 | 34.1° | 17:46 | 18:15 | 10h 24m |
| 15 November | 07:09 | 07:39 | 12:35 | 30.1° | 17:31 | 18:01 | 9h 52m |
| 1 December | 07:27 | 07:57 | 12:40 | 26.8° | 17:22 | 17:53 | 9h 25m |
| 15 December | 07:38 | 08:10 | 12:46 | 25.4° | 17:22 | 17:53 | 9h 12m |
Terrain around Barcelona
The terrain around Barcelona rises up to 4.7° above the horizon (towards the northwest). On 21 June, the sun appears at 06:19 instead of 06:17 and disappears at 21:07 instead of 21:28: 0h 21m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:11 | 08:13 | 17:53 | 17:46 | 9h 34m |
| 21 February | 07:38 | 07:39 | 18:32 | 18:25 | 10h 47m |
| 21 March | 06:53 | 06:54 | 19:04 | 18:54 | 12h 01m |
| 21 April | 07:02 | 07:04 | 20:38 | 20:19 | 13h 16m |
| 21 May | 06:27 | 06:28 | 21:09 | 20:49 | 14h 22m |
| 21 June | 06:17 | 06:19 | 21:28 | 21:07 | 14h 49m |
| 21 July | 06:35 | 06:37 | 21:19 | 20:59 | 14h 23m |
| 21 August | 07:06 | 07:07 | 20:41 | 20:23 | 13h 17m |
| 21 September | 07:37 | 07:39 | 19:50 | 19:40 | 12h 02m |
| 21 October | 08:09 | 08:11 | 19:01 | 18:55 | 10h 45m |
| 21 November | 07:46 | 07:48 | 17:27 | 17:20 | 9h 33m |
| 21 December | 08:13 | 08:15 | 17:24 | 17:20 | 9h 06m |
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 Barcelona?
In 2026, the sun rises in Barcelona between 06:17 (on 14 June) and 08:17 (on 4 January), local time (Europe/Madrid). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:17; at the December solstice, it is at 08:13.
What time is sunset in Barcelona?
In 2026, sunset in Barcelona ranges from 17:21 (on 8 December) to 21:28 (on 27 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Barcelona?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 10m between sunrise (06:17) and sunset (21:28). The shortest day is 21 December, with 9h 11m (sunrise 08:13, sunset 17:24).
How high does the sun get in Barcelona?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 72.1° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 25.2° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Barcelona?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 57°) and sets in the west-northwest (303°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (121°) and sets in the west-southwest (239°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Madrid 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.