Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in North Macedonia
Sunrise in North Macedonia today ranges from 05:47 in Skopje to 05:47 in Skopje, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Skopje
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
19:21
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje | 05:47 | 19:21 | 13h 33m |
North Macedonia spans approximately 41.6°N. At this latitude, North Macedonia sees significant seasonal daylight variation, from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden hour photography across North Macedonia varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of North Macedonia 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.
The difference between the longest and shortest day in North Macedonia depends on latitude. North Macedonia sees significant seasonal variation, with summer days roughly 5 to 6 hours longer than winter days.
The best time of year to visit North Macedonia 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.