Sunrise and sunset times in Frankfurt, 2026
In Frankfurt, Germany (50.1109° N, 8.6821° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 21:38, giving 16h 23m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 03m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Berlin time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Frankfurt
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:28 | 18:38 | 12h 10m | 39.9° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:15 | 21:38 | 16h 23m | 63.3° | 50° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:12 | 19:21 | 12h 08m | 39.7° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:21 | 16:25 | 8h 03m | 16.5° | 127° (southeast) |
Sun times in Frankfurt, 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 | 07:45 | 08:24 | 12:28 | 17.0° | 16:33 | 17:11 | 8h 09m |
| 15 January | 07:41 | 08:18 | 12:34 | 18.9° | 16:51 | 17:28 | 8h 33m |
| 1 February | 07:24 | 07:59 | 12:38 | 22.9° | 17:19 | 17:54 | 9h 20m |
| 15 February | 07:02 | 07:36 | 12:39 | 27.3° | 17:43 | 18:16 | 10h 07m |
| 1 March | 06:36 | 07:08 | 12:37 | 32.4° | 18:07 | 18:39 | 10h 58m |
| 15 March | 06:07 | 06:39 | 12:34 | 37.9° | 18:30 | 19:02 | 11h 51m |
| 1 April | 06:29 | 07:02 | 13:29 | 44.6° | 19:57 | 20:30 | 12h 55m |
| 15 April | 05:58 | 06:32 | 13:25 | 49.8° | 20:19 | 20:53 | 13h 47m |
| 1 May | 05:24 | 06:01 | 13:22 | 55.1° | 20:44 | 21:21 | 14h 43m |
| 15 May | 04:59 | 05:39 | 13:21 | 58.8° | 21:05 | 21:44 | 15h 26m |
| 1 June | 04:37 | 05:20 | 13:23 | 62.0° | 21:26 | 22:09 | 16h 05m |
| 15 June | 04:30 | 05:14 | 13:25 | 63.2° | 21:36 | 22:21 | 16h 22m |
| 1 July | 04:35 | 05:19 | 13:29 | 63.0° | 21:38 | 22:22 | 16h 19m |
| 15 July | 04:49 | 05:32 | 13:31 | 61.4° | 21:29 | 22:11 | 15h 57m |
| 1 August | 05:15 | 05:54 | 13:31 | 57.8° | 21:08 | 21:46 | 15h 14m |
| 15 August | 05:38 | 06:14 | 13:29 | 53.9° | 20:44 | 21:20 | 14h 30m |
| 1 September | 06:06 | 06:39 | 13:25 | 48.1° | 20:09 | 20:43 | 13h 30m |
| 15 September | 06:28 | 07:00 | 13:20 | 42.8° | 19:39 | 20:11 | 12h 38m |
| 1 October | 06:52 | 07:25 | 13:14 | 36.6° | 19:03 | 19:36 | 11h 39m |
| 15 October | 07:14 | 07:47 | 13:11 | 31.3° | 18:34 | 19:06 | 10h 47m |
| 1 November | 06:40 | 07:15 | 12:08 | 25.4° | 17:01 | 17:36 | 9h 47m |
| 15 November | 07:02 | 07:38 | 12:09 | 21.4° | 16:40 | 17:16 | 9h 03m |
| 1 December | 07:24 | 08:02 | 12:14 | 18.1° | 16:25 | 17:03 | 8h 24m |
| 15 December | 07:39 | 08:17 | 12:20 | 16.7° | 16:23 | 17:01 | 8h 05m |
Terrain around Frankfurt
The terrain around Frankfurt rises up to 2.0° above the horizon (towards the northwest). On 21 June, the sun appears at 05:20 instead of 05:15 and disappears at 21:22 instead of 21:38: 0h 20m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:12 | 08:18 | 17:00 | 16:59 | 8h 42m |
| 21 February | 07:24 | 07:27 | 17:53 | 17:51 | 10h 25m |
| 21 March | 06:26 | 06:28 | 18:39 | 18:35 | 12h 08m |
| 21 April | 06:20 | 06:22 | 20:28 | 20:22 | 14h 01m |
| 21 May | 05:31 | 05:35 | 21:13 | 21:01 | 15h 27m |
| 21 June | 05:15 | 05:20 | 21:38 | 21:22 | 16h 03m |
| 21 July | 05:39 | 05:43 | 21:23 | 21:11 | 15h 29m |
| 21 August | 06:23 | 06:25 | 20:32 | 20:26 | 14h 02m |
| 21 September | 07:09 | 07:12 | 19:25 | 19:21 | 12h 10m |
| 21 October | 07:56 | 07:59 | 18:22 | 18:20 | 10h 22m |
| 21 November | 07:47 | 07:53 | 16:33 | 16:32 | 8h 40m |
| 21 December | 08:21 | 08:27 | 16:25 | 16:23 | 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 Frankfurt?
In 2026, the sun rises in Frankfurt between 05:14 (on 17 June) and 08:24 (on 31 December), local time (Europe/Berlin). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:15; at the December solstice, it is at 08:21.
What time is sunset in Frankfurt?
In 2026, sunset in Frankfurt ranges from 16:22 (on 12 December) to 21:39 (on 25 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Frankfurt?
It is 21 June 2026, with 16h 23m between sunrise (05:15) and sunset (21:38). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 03m (sunrise 08:21, sunset 16:25).
How high does the sun get in Frankfurt?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 63.3° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 16.5° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Frankfurt?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 50°) and sets in the northwest (310°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (127°) and sets in the southwest (233°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Berlin 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.