Today in Canary Islands, Spain, the sun rises at 7:40 AM and sets at 8:41 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 1m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Canary Islands is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Canary Islands
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Canary Islands runs from N/A to 8:12 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:09 PM and lasts until 8:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Canary Islands sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Canary Islands falls exactly at 2:11 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 67.04 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Canary Islands. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Canary Islands?
At Canary Islands's latitude of 28.2935785°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 311.07° (NW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Canary Islands are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 28.2935785, -16.6214471. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Canary Islands (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Canary Islands versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:40 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 1m |
| 2025 | 7:40 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 0m |
| 2021 | 7:40 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 0m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Canary Islands today?
In Canary Islands, the sun rises at exactly 7:40 AM and sets at 8:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 1m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Canary Islands today?
Today, morning golden hour in Canary Islands runs from N/A to 8:12 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:09 PM and lasts until 8:39 PM.
Why does sunrise in Canary Islands shift every day?
At Canary Islands's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 311.07° (NW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Canary Islands at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:11 PM when the sun reaches 67.04. This produces an extreme UV level for Canary Islands. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Canary Islands changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:40 AM.