Sun direction in Santander (Spain)

For On Now

On 3 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:42 and sets at 20:49 in Santander, giving 13h1mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 14:16. All times are local to Santander.

Solar data for Santander

07:13Dawn time in Santander
07:42Sunrise time in Santander
07:45—20:46 — Daylight time in Santander
14:16Solar noon in Santander
20:49Sunset time in Santander
21:19Dusk time in Santander


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Position :
43.4609602,-3.8079336
Timezone :
Europe/Madrid
Daylight duration :
13h1mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—06:01Night
06:01—06:37Astronomical twilight
06:37—07:13Nautical twilight
07:13—07:42Civil twilight
07:13Dawn
07:42Sunrise
07:45—20:46 — Daylight
14:16Solar noon
20:49Sunset
21:19Dusk
20:49—21:19 — Civil twilight
21:19—21:54 — Nautical twilight
21:54—22:31 — Astronomical twilight
22:31—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Santander (Spain). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !