Today in San Sebastian, Spain, the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 9:02 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 40m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, San Sebastian is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in San Sebastian
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in San Sebastian runs from N/A to 8:00 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:24 PM and lasts until 9:02 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. San Sebastian sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in San Sebastian falls exactly at 2:12 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.42 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of San Sebastian in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in San Sebastian?
At San Sebastian's latitude of 43.3224219°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.75° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for San Sebastian are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.3224219, -1.9838889. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in San Sebastian (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 San Sebastian versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:22 AM | 9:02 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2025 | 7:22 AM | 9:02 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2021 | 7:22 AM | 9:02 PM | 13h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in San Sebastian today?
In San Sebastian, the sun rises at exactly 7:22 AM and sets at 9:02 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in San Sebastian today?
Today, morning golden hour in San Sebastian runs from N/A to 8:00 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:24 PM and lasts until 8:59 PM.
Why does sunrise in San Sebastian shift every day?
At San Sebastian's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.75° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in San Sebastian at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:12 PM when the sun reaches 58.42. This produces very high UV, typical of San Sebastian in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in San Sebastian 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 7:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:22 AM.