Today in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 8:55 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 15m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 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 7:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:10 PM and lasts until 8:55 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 14h 15m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sint-Niklaas falls exactly at 1:48 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 50.91 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 5.05° (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 | 6:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 15m |
| 2025 | 6:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 14m |
| 2021 | 6:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 14m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sint-Niklaas today?
In Sint-Niklaas, the sun rises at exactly 6:40 AM and sets at 8:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sint-Niklaas today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sint-Niklaas runs from N/A to 7:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:10 PM and lasts until 8:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sint-Niklaas shift every day?
At Sint-Niklaas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 5.05° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Sint-Niklaas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:48 PM when the sun reaches 50.91. 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 6:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:40 AM.