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Sunset in Venice

Friday, May 22, 2026

Sunset
8:42 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(301°)
Sunrise
5:34 AM

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

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

The sun sets in the west, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Venice, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.

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

Best places to see sunset in Venice

  • Zattere Promenade
    Map

    Wide west-facing waterfront ideal for sunset over the Giudecca Canal

  • Accademia Bridge
    Map

    Elevated canal view aligned with the setting sun

  • San Giorgio Maggiore
    Map

    Island viewpoint looking back toward Venice skyline at 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
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