Today in Tlemcen, Algeria, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 8:23 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 24m 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, Tlemcen is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Tlemcen
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Tlemcen runs from N/A to 6:36 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Tlemcen sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Tlemcen falls exactly at 1:11 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 77.51 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Tlemcen. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Tlemcen?
At Tlemcen's latitude of 34.881789°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 348.81° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Tlemcen are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 34.881789, -1.316699. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Tlemcen (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 Tlemcen versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 24m |
| 2025 | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 23m |
| 2021 | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 23m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Tlemcen today?
In Tlemcen, the sun rises at exactly 5:59 AM and sets at 8:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 24m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Tlemcen today?
Today, morning golden hour in Tlemcen runs from N/A to 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:20 PM.
Why does sunrise in Tlemcen shift every day?
At Tlemcen's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 348.81° (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 Tlemcen at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:11 PM when the sun reaches 77.51. This produces an extreme UV level for Tlemcen. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Tlemcen 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 5:59 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:59 AM.