Today in Sankt Polten, Austria, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 8:03 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 2m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sankt Polten is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sankt Polten
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sankt Polten runs from N/A to 6:43 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:20 PM and lasts until 8:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Sankt Polten experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 2m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sankt Polten falls exactly at 1:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 51.93 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Sankt Polten in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sankt Polten?
At Sankt Polten's latitude of 48.2043985°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 23.78° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sankt Polten are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.2043985, 15.6229118. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sankt Polten (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 Sankt Polten versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:01 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 2m |
| 2025 | 6:01 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 1m |
| 2021 | 6:01 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 1m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sankt Polten today?
In Sankt Polten, the sun rises at exactly 6:01 AM and sets at 8:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sankt Polten today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sankt Polten runs from N/A to 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:20 PM and lasts until 8:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sankt Polten shift every day?
At Sankt Polten's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 23.78° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Sankt Polten at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:02 PM when the sun reaches 51.93. This produces very high UV, typical of Sankt Polten in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Sankt Polten 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 6:01 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:01 AM.