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Sunrise and sunset in Bilbao, Spain
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 8:25 AM–9:03 AM and 6:54 PM–7:32 PM
Times are local time in Bilbao. Current time in Bilbao →
Sunrise and sunset in Bilbao through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:26 AM | 7:31 PM | 11h 5m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 18m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 5:49 PM | 9h 44m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:25 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 0m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:45 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:42 AM | 6:01 PM | 9h 19m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 9h 54m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:11 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 31m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 11m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:55 AM | 8:38 PM | 12h 42m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 8:54 PM | 13h 23m |
| May 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 9:13 PM | 14h 6m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 9:29 PM | 14h 39m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 9:45 PM | 15h 9m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 9:54 PM | 15h 22m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 9:56 PM | 15h 21m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 9:51 PM | 15h 6m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 9:36 PM | 14h 34m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 9:17 PM | 14h 0m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 8:50 PM | 13h 13m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:51 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 33m |
Calculated for 43.26°N, 2.94°W, including daylight saving time where Bilbao uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Bilbao this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 24m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 58m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:32 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 9:57 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Bilbao today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 8:25 AM and sets at 7:32 PM in Bilbao, giving 11 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Bilbao?
The longest day in Bilbao in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bilbao?
The shortest day in Bilbao in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 58 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Bilbao?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:32 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 9:57 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Bilbao?
Today, golden hour in Bilbao is from sunrise (8:25 AM) to 9:03 AM in the morning, and from 6:54 PM to sunset (7:32 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.