Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Athens
On 24 July 2026, Athens has sunrise at 06:21 and sunset at 20:41, 14h 20m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 20:03–20:59.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Athens
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon, a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
Athens sits at 38.0° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 14h 48m at the June solstice down to 9h 31m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Athens today?
Evening golden hour is 20:03–20:59; morning is 06:03–06:59.
How many hours of daylight does Athens get?
14h 20m on 24 July 2026.