Today in Kyustendil, Bulgaria, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 9:08 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 8m 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, Kyustendil is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kyustendil
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kyustendil runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:26 PM and lasts until 9:08 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kyustendil sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kyustendil falls exactly at 1:34 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 63.30 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Kyustendil in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kyustendil?
At Kyustendil's latitude of 42.3349427°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 409.14° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kyustendil are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.3349427, 22.8884116. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kyustendil (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 Kyustendil versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:59 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 8m |
| 2025 | 6:00 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 8m |
| 2021 | 6:00 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kyustendil today?
In Kyustendil, the sun rises at exactly 5:59 AM and sets at 9:08 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kyustendil today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kyustendil runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:26 PM and lasts until 9:05 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kyustendil shift every day?
At Kyustendil's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 409.14° (NE). 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 Kyustendil at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:34 PM when the sun reaches 63.30. This produces very high UV, typical of Kyustendil in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Kyustendil 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 6:00 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:00 AM.