Today in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 8:29 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 11m 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, Dubrovnik-Neretva is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Dubrovnik-Neretva
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Dubrovnik-Neretva runs from N/A to 6:00 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:29 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Dubrovnik-Neretva sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Dubrovnik-Neretva falls exactly at 12:53 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.56 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Dubrovnik-Neretva. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dubrovnik-Neretva?
At Dubrovnik-Neretva's latitude of 42.6420614°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 400.20° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Dubrovnik-Neretva are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.6420614, 18.1028722. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Dubrovnik-Neretva (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 Dubrovnik-Neretva versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:18 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 11m |
| 2025 | 5:18 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 10m |
| 2021 | 5:18 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 10m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dubrovnik-Neretva today?
In Dubrovnik-Neretva, the sun rises at exactly 5:18 AM and sets at 8:29 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dubrovnik-Neretva today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dubrovnik-Neretva runs from N/A to 6:00 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:25 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dubrovnik-Neretva shift every day?
At Dubrovnik-Neretva's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 400.20° (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 Dubrovnik-Neretva at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:53 PM when the sun reaches 65.56. This produces an extreme UV level for Dubrovnik-Neretva. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Dubrovnik-Neretva 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 5:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:18 AM.