Today in Blida, Algeria, the sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 7:34 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 21m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Blida is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Blida
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Blida runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:59 PM and lasts until 7:34 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Blida sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Blida falls exactly at 12:53 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Blida. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Blida?
At Blida's latitude of 36.4705658°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 4.60° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Blida are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.4705658, 2.8274937. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Blida (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Blida versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 21m |
| 2025 | 6:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 21m |
| 2021 | 6:12 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 21m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Blida today?
In Blida, the sun rises at exactly 6:12 AM and sets at 7:34 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 21m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Blida today?
Today, morning golden hour in Blida runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:59 PM and lasts until 7:31 PM.
Why does sunrise in Blida shift every day?
At Blida's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 4.60° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Blida at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:53 PM when the sun reaches 65.63. This produces an extreme UV level for Blida. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Blida changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:12 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:12 AM.