Sunrise and sunset times in Bilbao, 2026
In Bilbao, Spain (43.2630° N, 2.9350° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 06:31 and sets at 21:55, giving 15h 24m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 58m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Madrid time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Bilbao
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 07:15 | 19:23 | 12h 09m | 46.7° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:31 | 21:55 | 15h 24m | 70.2° | 56° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:59 | 20:07 | 12h 08m | 46.6° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:40 | 17:39 | 8h 58m | 23.3° | 122° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Bilbao, 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 | 08:11 | 08:43 | 13:15 | 23.8° | 17:46 | 18:19 | 9h 03m |
| 15 January | 08:09 | 08:41 | 13:21 | 25.7° | 18:01 | 18:33 | 9h 21m |
| 1 February | 07:57 | 08:27 | 13:25 | 29.8° | 18:23 | 18:53 | 9h 56m |
| 15 February | 07:40 | 08:09 | 13:25 | 34.2° | 18:42 | 19:11 | 10h 33m |
| 1 March | 07:19 | 07:48 | 13:24 | 39.3° | 19:00 | 19:29 | 11h 13m |
| 15 March | 06:55 | 07:24 | 13:20 | 44.7° | 19:17 | 19:46 | 11h 54m |
| 1 April | 07:25 | 07:53 | 14:15 | 51.4° | 20:38 | 21:06 | 12h 44m |
| 15 April | 07:00 | 07:29 | 14:11 | 56.6° | 20:54 | 21:24 | 13h 25m |
| 1 May | 06:34 | 07:05 | 14:08 | 61.9° | 21:13 | 21:44 | 14h 08m |
| 15 May | 06:15 | 06:47 | 14:08 | 65.7° | 21:28 | 22:01 | 14h 41m |
| 1 June | 05:59 | 06:34 | 14:09 | 68.8° | 21:45 | 22:19 | 15h 11m |
| 15 June | 05:55 | 06:31 | 14:12 | 70.1° | 21:53 | 22:29 | 15h 23m |
| 1 July | 06:00 | 06:35 | 14:15 | 69.8° | 21:55 | 22:31 | 15h 20m |
| 15 July | 06:10 | 06:45 | 14:17 | 68.2° | 21:49 | 22:24 | 15h 04m |
| 1 August | 06:29 | 07:01 | 14:18 | 64.7° | 21:33 | 22:06 | 14h 32m |
| 15 August | 06:46 | 07:17 | 14:16 | 60.7° | 21:14 | 21:45 | 13h 58m |
| 1 September | 07:06 | 07:35 | 14:11 | 54.9° | 20:46 | 21:16 | 13h 11m |
| 15 September | 07:22 | 07:51 | 14:06 | 49.7° | 20:22 | 20:50 | 12h 31m |
| 1 October | 07:40 | 08:08 | 14:01 | 43.5° | 19:53 | 20:21 | 11h 44m |
| 15 October | 07:56 | 08:25 | 13:57 | 38.1° | 19:28 | 19:57 | 11h 04m |
| 1 November | 07:16 | 07:46 | 12:55 | 32.2° | 18:03 | 18:33 | 10h 17m |
| 15 November | 07:33 | 08:04 | 12:56 | 28.2° | 17:47 | 18:18 | 9h 43m |
| 1 December | 07:52 | 08:23 | 13:00 | 24.9° | 17:37 | 18:09 | 9h 13m |
| 15 December | 08:04 | 08:36 | 13:06 | 23.5° | 17:36 | 18:09 | 9h 00m |
Terrain around Bilbao
The terrain around Bilbao rises up to 7.8° above the horizon (towards the south-southwest). On 21 December, the sun appears at 08:57 instead of 08:40 and disappears at 16:53 instead of 17:39: 1h 01m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:37 | 08:50 | 18:09 | 17:30 | 8h 41m |
| 21 February | 08:00 | 08:19 | 18:50 | 18:26 | 10h 08m |
| 21 March | 07:13 | 07:39 | 19:25 | 19:01 | 11h 23m |
| 21 April | 07:20 | 07:54 | 21:01 | 20:40 | 12h 47m |
| 21 May | 06:42 | 07:18 | 21:35 | 21:32 | 14h 15m |
| 21 June | 06:31 | 07:09 | 21:55 | 21:52 | 14h 44m |
| 21 July | 06:50 | 07:27 | 21:45 | 21:42 | 14h 16m |
| 21 August | 07:23 | 07:57 | 21:05 | 20:44 | 12h 48m |
| 21 September | 07:57 | 08:23 | 20:11 | 19:47 | 11h 25m |
| 21 October | 08:32 | 08:50 | 19:19 | 18:53 | 10h 04m |
| 21 November | 08:12 | 08:25 | 17:42 | 17:03 | 8h 39m |
| 21 December | 08:40 | 08:57 | 17:39 | 16:53 | 7h 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 Bilbao?
In 2026, the sun rises in Bilbao between 06:31 (on 15 June) and 08:44 (on 3 January), local time (Europe/Madrid). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:31; at the December solstice, it is at 08:40.
What time is sunset in Bilbao?
In 2026, sunset in Bilbao ranges from 17:36 (on 9 December) to 21:56 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Bilbao?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 24m between sunrise (06:31) and sunset (21:55). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 58m (sunrise 08:40, sunset 17:39).
How high does the sun get in Bilbao?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 70.2° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 23.3° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Bilbao?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 56°) and sets in the northwest (304°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (122°) and sets in the west-southwest (238°).
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.