Sunrise & Sunset Overview
Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Latvia
Sunrise in Latvia today ranges from 07:03 in Riga to 07:03 in Riga, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Riga
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
18:09
Major Cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 07:03 | 18:09 | 11h 06m |
About Sunrise & Sunset in Latvia
Latvia spans approximately 56.9°N. Latvia's high latitude produces short winter days. Dawn-to-dusk windows of 7 to 8 hours create extended golden hour periods throughout the day. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden Hour in Latvia
Golden hour photography across Latvia varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Latvia experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
Seasonal Daylight in Latvia
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Latvia depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Latvia may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.
The best time of year to visit Latvia for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is sunrise in Latvia today?
- Today's earliest sunrise in Latvia is at 07:03 (Riga) and the latest is 07:03 (Riga), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
- Which city in Latvia has the earliest sunrise?
- Riga currently has the earliest sunrise in Latvia at 07:03. Eastern cities in any country always see sunrise first.
- How many daylight hours does Latvia get?
- Latvia's high latitude means dramatic seasonal variation: from under 8 hours of daylight in winter to over 16 hours in summer.