Today in Medea, Algeria, the sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 7:33 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 19m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Medea is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Medea
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Medea runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:58 PM and lasts until 7:33 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Medea sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Medea falls exactly at 12:53 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.51 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Medea. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Medea?
At Medea's latitude of 36.265344°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 4.59° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Medea are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.265344, 2.766957. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Medea (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 Medea versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:13 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 19m |
| 2025 | 6:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 18m |
| 2021 | 6:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Medea today?
In Medea, the sun rises at exactly 6:13 AM and sets at 7:33 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Medea today?
Today, morning golden hour in Medea runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:58 PM and lasts until 7:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Medea shift every day?
At Medea's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 4.59° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Medea at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:53 PM when the sun reaches 65.51. This produces an extreme UV level for Medea. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Medea 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 6:13 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:13 AM.