Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Madrid
On 24 July 2026, Madrid has sunrise at 07:05 and sunset at 21:37, 14h 33m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 20:58–21:56.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Madrid
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.
Madrid sits at 40.4° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 15h 4m at the June solstice down to 9h 17m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Madrid today?
Evening golden hour is 20:58–21:56; morning is 06:46–07:44.
How many hours of daylight does Madrid get?
14h 33m on 24 July 2026.