Today in Maralik, Armenia, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 8:39 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 59m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Maralik is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Maralik
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Maralik runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Maralik sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Maralik falls exactly at 1:09 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 50.10 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Maralik in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Maralik?
At Maralik's latitude of 40.575°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 436.95° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Maralik are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.575, 43.8723. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Maralik (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 Maralik versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 59m |
| 2025 | 5:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 59m |
| 2021 | 5:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Maralik today?
In Maralik, the sun rises at exactly 5:40 AM and sets at 8:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Maralik today?
Today, morning golden hour in Maralik runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in Maralik shift every day?
At Maralik's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 436.95° (ENE). 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 Maralik at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:09 PM when the sun reaches 50.10. This produces very high UV, typical of Maralik in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Maralik 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 5:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:40 AM.