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Sun Times in Gijón
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gijón?
Sunrise in Gijón on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 7:37 AM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gijón?
Sunset in Gijón on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 9:11 PM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gijón?
Morning golden hour in Gijón ends at 8:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:33 PM.
How long is the day in Gijón?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Gijón there are 13 hours and 34 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gijón?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gijón at 2:25 PM (Europe/Madrid). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Gijón?
In Gijón, sunset is at 9:11 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:57 PM (Europe/Madrid). Civil twilight ends at 9:41 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gijón?
Twilight in Gijón lasts approximately 105 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Gijón?
The earliest sunrise in Gijón in 2026 is at 6:40 AM on June 14 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gijón?
The latest sunset in Gijón in 2026 is at 10:07 PM on June 20 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gijón?
After sunset at 9:11 PM in Gijón, civil twilight ends at 9:41 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:57 PM (Europe/Madrid).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gijón shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Gijón
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gijón on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 8:21 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:40 AM | 9:05 PM | 13h 26m |
| May | 6:58 AM | 9:40 PM | 14h 43m |
| June | 6:40 AM | 10:05 PM | 15h 25m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 10:01 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 7:27 AM | 9:26 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 8:01 AM | 8:33 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 8:36 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 8:16 AM | 5:57 PM | 9h 41m |
| December | 8:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 8h 58m |