Sunset

Sunset in Gran Canaria

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sunset
9:00 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(297°)
Sunrise
7:06 AM

Face west-northwest to see tonight's sunset in Gran Canaria.

Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunset.

Today's Gran Canaria sunset time and exact direction are shown below, updated daily. The map shows the sunset line from anywhere across the island.

Gran Canaria sunset drops toward the western Atlantic horizon, shifting northwest in summer and southwest in winter. The western coast and elevated interior face broadly into the setting sun.

In Gran Canaria, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.

Visible sunset

The western coast has a largely unobstructed Atlantic horizon, while interior viewpoints like Roque Nublo can show both sides of the island in clear conditions.

Best viewing window

Best viewing is 20–30 minutes before sunset. The Maspalomas dunes catch strong warm light in the final hour.

Seasonal shift

Gran Canaria sunset shifts northwest in summer and southwest in winter, changing which coastlines and viewpoints align best.

Local tip

Roque Nublo offers an elevated 360-degree sunset panorama, while Agaete gives a quieter sea-level Atlantic horizon.

Best places to see sunset in Gran Canaria

  • Roque Nublo
    Map

    Elevated interior viewpoint with broad sunset panorama across the island.

  • Agaete
    Map

    Northwest coast town with a directly west-facing Atlantic horizon.

  • Maspalomas Dunes
    Map

    Dune system catching intense warm western light before sunset.

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover near the western horizon
  • A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos

Frequently asked questions

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