Sunrise & Sunset Times Today – Your Local Sun Times
Today's Sunrise & Sunset for ...
| Parameter | Time |
|---|---|
| Astronomical Dawn | --:-- |
| Nautical Dawn | --:-- |
| Civil Dawn (First Light) | --:-- |
| Sunrise | --:-- |
| Solar Noon | --:-- |
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Civil Dusk (Last Light) | --:-- |
| Nautical Dusk | --:-- |
| Astronomical Dusk | --:-- |
| Morning Golden Hour | --:-- – --:-- |
| Evening Golden Hour | --:-- – --:-- |
| Day Length | N/A |
Today in your area, the sun rises at --:-- and sets at --:--, giving us N/A of daylight. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon (--:--). The morning golden hour — the best time for photography — lasts until --:--. Civil twilight (when it's still light enough to see outdoors without artificial light) begins at --:-- in the morning and ends at --:-- in the evening.
Twilight & Golden Hour Times
What are twilight times? Twilight is the period between full daylight and complete darkness. There are three types of twilight, each defined by how far the sun is below the horizon:
- Civil Twilight: Occurs when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During this time, there is generally enough natural light to carry out most outdoor activities. Street lights may not yet be needed.
- Nautical Twilight: Occurs when the sun is between 6° and 12° below the horizon. The horizon is still visible at sea, which historically helped sailors navigate.
- Astronomical Twilight: Occurs when the sun is between 12° and 18° below the horizon. The sky is dark enough for most astronomical observations.
Golden Hour is the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sunlight is softer, warmer, and more diffused — ideal for photography and outdoor activities.
Blue Hour occurs just before sunrise and just after sunset when the sun is below the horizon but the sky takes on a deep blue hue.
Sunrise & Sunset Calendar for ...
Below is the complete sunrise and sunset calendar for your area for .... You can see how the day length gradually changes throughout the month.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
Sun Position & Daylight Information
How many hours of daylight are there today? Today in your area, there are N/A of daylight. This is measured from sunrise to sunset. If you include civil twilight (usable light before sunrise and after sunset), the total period of functional daylight extends further.
How does daylight change throughout the year? The number of daylight hours changes continuously throughout the year due to Earth's axial tilt of approximately 23.5°. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice (around June 21) has the most daylight hours, while the winter solstice (around December 21) has the fewest.
Today's daylight is Calculating... than yesterday.
Sunrise & Sunset Times by Location
Understanding Sunrise & Sunset
What is Sunrise? Sunrise is defined as the moment when the upper edge (limb) of the sun's disk first appears above the horizon. Due to atmospheric refraction, the sun appears to rise about 2 minutes before it geometrically crosses the horizon.
What is Sunset? Sunset is the moment when the upper edge of the sun's disk disappears below the horizon. Similar to sunrise, atmospheric refraction causes the sun to remain visible for about 2 minutes after it has geometrically set.
What determines when the sun rises and sets? Several factors influence these times:
- Latitude: Locations closer to the equator have more consistent sunrise/sunset times year-round. Locations at higher latitudes experience dramatic seasonal variations.
- Time of year: The 23.5° tilt of Earth's axis means different hemispheres receive different amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
- Longitude & Time zone: Your position within your time zone affects the clock time of sunrise and sunset.
- Elevation: Higher elevations can see the sun slightly earlier at sunrise and later at sunset.