Today in Djelfa, Algeria, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 8:04 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 23m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Djelfa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Djelfa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Djelfa runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:27 PM and lasts until 8:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Djelfa sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Djelfa falls exactly at 12:52 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 77.81 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Djelfa. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Djelfa?
At Djelfa's latitude of 34.671359°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 368.62° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Djelfa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 34.671359, 3.254037. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Djelfa (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 Djelfa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 23m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 22m |
| 2021 | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Djelfa today?
In Djelfa, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 8:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Djelfa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Djelfa runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:27 PM and lasts until 8:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Djelfa shift every day?
At Djelfa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 368.62° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Djelfa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:52 PM when the sun reaches 77.81. This produces an extreme UV level for Djelfa. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Djelfa 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 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:41 AM.