Sunrise
Sunrise in Faro
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Faro.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
Today's Faro sunrise time and exact compass direction are shown below, updated daily. The map and compass show you precisely where the sun rises across the Algarve capital and lagoon.
Faro sunrise appears toward the eastern and southeastern horizon over the Ria Formosa lagoon and Atlantic beyond.
In Faro, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
The Ria Formosa is flat and open, with few major obstructions to the eastern horizon. Barrier islands give the clearest sea-level sunrise positions.
Best viewing is 10 minutes before sunrise to 25 minutes after, when light reflects across the lagoon channels.
Faro sunrise shifts northeast in summer and southeast in winter, changing the angle across the lagoon and barrier islands.
Ilha Deserta offers a completely open Atlantic and lagoon horizon, while Praia de Faro is more accessible from the city.
Best places to see sunrise in Faro
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation