Today in Lower Austria, Austria, the sun rises at 5:05 AM and sets at 9:00 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 55m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lower Austria is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lower Austria
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lower Austria runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:11 PM and lasts until 9:00 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Lower Austria experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 55m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lower Austria falls exactly at 1:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 61.85 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Lower Austria in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lower Austria?
At Lower Austria's latitude of 48.2817813°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 389.28° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lower Austria are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.2817813, 15.7632457. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lower Austria (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 Lower Austria versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:05 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 55m |
| 2025 | 5:05 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 54m |
| 2021 | 5:05 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 54m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lower Austria today?
In Lower Austria, the sun rises at exactly 5:05 AM and sets at 9:00 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 55m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lower Austria today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lower Austria runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:11 PM and lasts until 8:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lower Austria shift every day?
At Lower Austria's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 389.28° (NNE). 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 Lower Austria at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:02 PM when the sun reaches 61.85. This produces very high UV, typical of Lower Austria in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Lower Austria 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 5:05 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:05 AM.