Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Zurich
On 24 July 2026, Zurich has sunrise at 05:54 and sunset at 21:10, 15h 16m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 20:24–21:32.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Zurich
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.
Zurich sits at 47.4° N, in the high band. That means daylight swings from about 15h 57m at the June solstice down to 8h 27m around Christmas, a big seasonal swing. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Zurich today?
Evening golden hour is 20:24–21:32; morning is 05:32–06:39.
How many hours of daylight does Zurich get?
15h 16m on 24 July 2026.