Today in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 9:04 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 5m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Blagoevgrad is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Blagoevgrad
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Blagoevgrad runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:22 PM and lasts until 9:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Blagoevgrad sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Blagoevgrad falls exactly at 1:32 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 63.33 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Blagoevgrad in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Blagoevgrad?
At Blagoevgrad's latitude of 41.750287°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 411.00° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Blagoevgrad are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.750287, 23.4873411. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Blagoevgrad (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 Blagoevgrad versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:59 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 5m |
| 2025 | 5:59 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 4m |
| 2021 | 5:59 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Blagoevgrad today?
In Blagoevgrad, the sun rises at exactly 5:59 AM and sets at 9:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Blagoevgrad today?
Today, morning golden hour in Blagoevgrad runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:22 PM and lasts until 9:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Blagoevgrad shift every day?
At Blagoevgrad's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 411.00° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Blagoevgrad at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:32 PM when the sun reaches 63.33. This produces very high UV, typical of Blagoevgrad in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Blagoevgrad 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 5:59 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:59 AM.