Sunrise
Sunrise in Rhodes
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Rhodes.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
Today's Rhodes 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.
Rhodes sunrise appears toward the eastern and northeastern Aegean horizon, shifting northeast in summer and east in winter. The island's northeastern tip and east-facing beaches sit directly in line with the rising sun over open water.
In Rhodes, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
Rhodes Town's eastern waterfront and Elli Beach face almost directly into the rising sun with a completely open sea horizon. The island's relatively flat northern end has few obstructions to the east.
Best viewing is 10 minutes before sunrise to 25 minutes after. Early morning light on the medieval walls of Rhodes Old Town from the sea produces a distinctive warm tone on the ancient stone.
Rhodes sunrise shifts northeast in summer and more directly east in winter, changing the angle across the Aegean and which beaches and headlands face most directly into the rising sun.
Elli Beach in Rhodes Town sits directly east-facing on the northern tip of the peninsula with an open Aegean horizon — one of the most accessible clear sunrise positions on the island. Tsambika Beach further south offers a more dramatic setting with the monastery hill as backdrop.
Best places to see sunrise in Rhodes
- Elli Beach, Rhodes TownMap
East-facing beach on the northern tip of Rhodes Town with a completely open Aegean horizon — the most accessible clear sunrise viewpoint close to the Old Town.
- Tsambika BeachMap
East-facing beach on the mid-island coast with open sea views and the Tsambika monastery hill rising behind — a more dramatic sunrise setting than the town beaches.
- Lindos BayMap
East-facing bay below the Lindos Acropolis with open Aegean sunrise views and the ancient hill as a natural backdrop for early morning photography.
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation