Sunrise
Sunrise in Split
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Split.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
Today's Split sunrise time and exact compass direction are shown below, updated daily. The map and compass show you precisely where the sun rises from any position across the city and coast.
Split sunrise appears toward the southeast over the Adriatic, shifting more easterly in summer. The city's south and east-facing beaches and the Riva waterfront catch the earliest direct light from across the sea.
In Split, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
The Dinaric Alps rise sharply behind Split to the northeast, which can delay visible sunrise from elevated inland positions. The seafront and Bačvice Beach face directly into the rising sun with no land obstruction over the water.
Best viewing is 10 minutes before sunrise to 25 minutes after. Early morning light on Diocletian's Palace from the Riva waterfront produces a distinctive warm tone on the ancient stone that is gone within the first hour.
Split sunrise shifts toward the northeast in summer and southeast in winter, changing the angle across the Adriatic and the way early light falls on the Palace and the old town's stone façades.
Bačvice Beach faces southeast across open water with no island obstructions at the relevant sunrise angles — the closest clear sea-horizon sunrise spot to central Split. The Riva promenade gives a ground-level waterfront view of early morning light on the Palace walls.
Best places to see sunrise in Split
- Bačvice BeachMap
Southeast-facing city beach with an open sea horizon directly into the rising sun — the closest clear sea-horizon sunrise position to central Split.
- Riva PromenadeMap
Waterfront promenade below Diocletian's Palace facing south across the Adriatic — early morning light on the Palace walls is best seen from here.
- Marjan Hill East SlopesMap
Elevated park positions on the eastern side of the Marjan peninsula with clear sea views toward the sunrise and the city below.
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation