Santorini Sunset Times, Month by Month
Short answer: summer sunsets land between roughly 8:00 and 8:40 PM; spring and fall pull earlier. The sunset cruise departs 3:00 PM and rides the golden hour to the finale.
What time does the sun set in Santorini?
In high summer, around 8:30 PM; by late October, closer to 6:30 PM (and after clocks change, as early as about 5:20 PM in November). The table below shows approximate mid-month times — exact minutes shift day to day, so treat them as planning guides rather than train schedules.
| Month | Approx. sunset (mid-month) |
|---|---|
| April | ≈ 7:50 PM |
| May | ≈ 8:15 PM |
| June | ≈ 8:35 PM |
| July | ≈ 8:35 PM |
| August | ≈ 8:10 PM |
| September | ≈ 7:30 PM |
| October | ≈ 6:50 PM (≈ 5:45 PM after clocks change) |
| November | ≈ 5:20 PM |
How the sunset cruise lines up
The Semi-Private Sunset Cruise departs Vlychada at 3:00 PM and runs about five hours, so the route’s swim stops and sightseeing land in the warm hours and the finale meets the sunset itself. Departure timing can shift slightly with the season’s sun position — your pickup time is confirmed the day before.
Best months for sunset chasers
June and July serve the longest golden hours; September trades a few minutes of daylight for softer heat and quieter water. See the sailing season guide or your month’s own page for the full picture.
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Semi-Private Sunset Cruise — €95 per person
€95 per person · 3:00 PM – sunset
