Today in Masis, Armenia, the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 8:36 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 56m 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, Masis is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Masis
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Masis runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:55 PM and lasts until 8:36 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Masis sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Masis falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.79 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Masis in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Masis?
At Masis's latitude of 40.0676°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 438.01° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Masis are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.0676, 44.4359. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Masis (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 Masis versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:39 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 56m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 56m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Masis today?
In Masis, the sun rises at exactly 5:39 AM and sets at 8:36 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Masis today?
Today, morning golden hour in Masis runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:55 PM and lasts until 8:32 PM.
Why does sunrise in Masis shift every day?
At Masis's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 438.01° (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 Masis at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches 49.79. This produces very high UV, typical of Masis in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Masis 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 5:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:39 AM.