Today in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 8:58 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 9m 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, Stara Zagora is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Stara Zagora
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Stara Zagora runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:15 PM and lasts until 8:58 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Stara Zagora sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Stara Zagora falls exactly at 1:23 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 61.67 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Stara Zagora in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Stara Zagora?
At Stara Zagora's latitude of 42.4248111°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 413.28° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Stara Zagora are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.4248111, 25.6257479. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Stara Zagora (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 Stara Zagora versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 9m |
| 2025 | 5:48 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 9m |
| 2021 | 5:48 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Stara Zagora today?
In Stara Zagora, the sun rises at exactly 5:48 AM and sets at 8:58 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Stara Zagora today?
Today, morning golden hour in Stara Zagora runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:15 PM and lasts until 8:54 PM.
Why does sunrise in Stara Zagora shift every day?
At Stara Zagora's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 413.28° (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 Stara Zagora at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:23 PM when the sun reaches 61.67. This produces very high UV, typical of Stara Zagora in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Stara Zagora 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 5:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:48 AM.