Today in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, the sun rises at 5:38 AM and sets at 10:00 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 22m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sint-Niklaas is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sint-Niklaas
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sint-Niklaas runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:08 PM and lasts until 10:00 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Sint-Niklaas experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 22m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sint-Niklaas falls exactly at 1:49 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 61.35 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Sint-Niklaas in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sint-Niklaas?
At Sint-Niklaas's latitude of 51.1646685°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 365.49° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sint-Niklaas are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 51.1646685, 4.1395124. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sint-Niklaas (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 Sint-Niklaas versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:38 AM | 10:00 PM | 16h 22m |
| 2025 | 5:38 AM | 10:00 PM | 16h 22m |
| 2021 | 5:38 AM | 10:00 PM | 16h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sint-Niklaas today?
In Sint-Niklaas, the sun rises at exactly 5:38 AM and sets at 10:00 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 22m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sint-Niklaas today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sint-Niklaas runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:08 PM and lasts until 9:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sint-Niklaas shift every day?
At Sint-Niklaas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 365.49° (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 Sint-Niklaas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:49 PM when the sun reaches 61.35. This produces very high UV, typical of Sint-Niklaas in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Sint-Niklaas 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.