Sunset
Sunset in Lisbon
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sunset
8:24 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(288°)
Sunrise
6:46 AM
The sun sets in the west, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Lisbon, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.
In Lisbon, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.
Best sunset spots in Lisbon
- Miradouro de Santa CatarinaMap
Same terrace — the western side faces the sun setting over the Tagus mouth
- Bairro Alto (Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara)Map
Terraced viewpoint with a wide western panorama at dusk
- LX Factory rooftopMap
Industrial-chic rooftop under the 25 de Abril Bridge facing the western horizon
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