Sunset times for weddings in Santorini in September
Saturday sunsets in September 2027 fall between 7:14 pm and 7:45 pm. Mid-month, that is 40 minutes earlier than in August. The caldera faces west, so cliff-top venues see the sun all the way down to the sea — and so does everyone else, which makes sunset spots busy.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 4:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, September 18, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in September 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 4, 2027 | 6:53 am | 7:11 pm | 7:45 pm | 8:11 pm | 12 h 52 min |
| Sat, Sep 11, 2027 | 6:58 am | 7:01 pm | 7:35 pm | 8:01 pm | 12 h 37 min |
| Sat, Sep 18, 2027 | 7:04 am | 6:50 pm | 7:24 pm | 7:50 pm | 12 h 20 min |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2027 | 7:09 am | 6:40 pm | 7:14 pm | 7:39 pm | 12 h 5 min |
Local clock time (Europe/Athens) at Fira (36.4167°, 25.4318°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 34 minutes and blue hour about 26 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, September 18, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (6:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (6:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | between the reception formalities (6:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | between the reception formalities (7:00 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (7:00 pm) | — | Optional |
| 5:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (6:50 pm) | — | Optional |
| 6:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (6:55 pm) | 1 | Recommended |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in Santorini in September 2027?
On Saturdays in September 2027 the sun sets in Santorini (Fira) between 7:14 pm and 7:45 pm, local time. On Saturday, September 18, 2027 it sets at 7:24 pm.
When is golden hour for a September wedding in Santorini?
On Saturday, September 18, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 6:50 pm to sunset at 7:24 pm, about 34 minutes. Blue hour follows until 7:50 pm.
What time should a September wedding ceremony start in Santorini?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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