Today in Dinant, Belgium, the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 9:53 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 13m 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, Dinant is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Dinant
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Dinant runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:01 PM and lasts until 9:53 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Dinant experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 13m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Dinant falls exactly at 1:46 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 62.20 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Dinant in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dinant?
At Dinant's latitude of 50.2591813°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 367.19° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Dinant are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 50.2591813, 4.9130588. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Dinant (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 Dinant versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:39 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 13m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 13m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 13m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dinant today?
In Dinant, the sun rises at exactly 5:39 AM and sets at 9:53 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 13m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dinant today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dinant runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:01 PM and lasts until 9:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dinant shift every day?
At Dinant's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 367.19° (N). 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 Dinant at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:46 PM when the sun reaches 62.20. This produces very high UV, typical of Dinant in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Dinant 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.