Today in Babek, Azerbaijan, the sun rises at 5:38 AM and sets at 8:29 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 50m 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, Babek is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Babek
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Babek runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:49 PM and lasts until 8:29 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Babek sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Babek falls exactly at 1:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.21 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Babek in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Babek?
At Babek's latitude of 39.15°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 439.88° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Babek are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 39.15, 45.4417. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Babek (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 Babek versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 50m |
| 2025 | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 50m |
| 2021 | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 50m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Babek today?
In Babek, the sun rises at exactly 5:38 AM and sets at 8:29 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 50m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Babek today?
Today, morning golden hour in Babek runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:49 PM and lasts until 8:25 PM.
Why does sunrise in Babek shift every day?
At Babek's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 439.88° (E). 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 Babek at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:03 PM when the sun reaches 49.21. This produces very high UV, typical of Babek in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Babek 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 5:38 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:38 AM.