Valencia
Valencia catches the very end of the path of totality. On August 12, 2026 the Sun is completely covered at 8:32 PM local time (CEST) for about 1 minute 6 seconds — but it happens low in the sky, only 5° above the western horizon as the Sun heads toward sunset.
When it happens in Valencia
| Partial begins | 7:38 PM CEST |
| Totality begins | 8:32 PM CEST |
| Maximum (totality, 1 min 6 sec) | 8:32 PM CEST |
| Totality ends | 8:33 PM CEST |
| Sun sets — eclipse still in progress | 9:01 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is just 5° up at maximum and sets at 9:01 PM while still eclipsed — the show ends at sunset, so a clear, low horizon is essential.
What you'll see
A dramatic, horizon-hugging totality: the black Sun and its corona hanging just above the Mediterranean, framed by twilight colours you rarely get during a total eclipse. Because the Sun is so low, the partial phase afterward plays out as the Sun sets, slipping below the horizon while still eclipsed.
Where to watch from
Altitude is everything here. At just 5° up, the Sun will be blocked by any building, hill, or haze to the west, so get to the coast or anywhere with a flat, open view over the sea to the west-north-west — the seafront is ideal.
Protect your eyes
Keep certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses on through the entire partial phase. The only naked-eye moment is the roughly 66 seconds of totality at 8:32 PM; the low Sun is still blindingly dangerous before and after, so the glasses go right back on the moment the bright edge reappears.
Common questions
Will Valencia see a total eclipse?
Yes — Valencia is just inside the path, with about 1 minute 6 seconds of totality at 8:32 PM local time (CEST). It happens very low in the west, so a clear horizon is essential.
What time is the eclipse in Valencia?
The Sun starts to be eaten away around 7:38 PM, totality is at 8:32 PM, and the Sun sets while still partly eclipsed — all in local time (CEST).
Do I need eclipse glasses in Valencia?
Yes. Wear certified eclipse glasses for the whole partial phase; you can take them off only during the brief totality at 8:32 PM, then put them back on.