Sunrise
Sunrise in Gran Canaria
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Gran Canaria.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
Today's Gran Canaria sunrise time and exact compass direction are shown below, updated daily. The map and compass show you precisely where the sun rises from any point across the island.
Gran Canaria sunrise appears toward the eastern Atlantic horizon, shifting northeast in summer and southeast in winter. The eastern and southeastern coast faces directly over open ocean.
In Gran Canaria, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
Gran Canaria's interior rises steeply, so elevated positions can see sunrise earlier than sea level. The eastern beaches usually provide open Atlantic horizons.
Best viewing is 10 minutes before sunrise to 25 minutes after, especially around Maspalomas and the eastern waterfronts.
Gran Canaria sunrise shifts northeast in summer and southeast in winter, changing which coastal sections face most directly into the rising sun.
Maspalomas lighthouse and dunes create a distinctive sunrise setting, while Las Palmas gives an accessible urban viewpoint.
Best places to see sunrise in Gran Canaria
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation