Today in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 7:42 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 41m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 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 6:40 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:04 PM and lasts until 7:42 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 12:52 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Dubrovnik-Neretva in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dubrovnik-Neretva?
At Dubrovnik-Neretva's latitude of 42.6420614°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 31.21° (NNE). 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 | 6:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 41m |
| 2025 | 6:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2021 | 6:02 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dubrovnik-Neretva today?
In Dubrovnik-Neretva, the sun rises at exactly 6:01 AM and sets at 7:42 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dubrovnik-Neretva today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dubrovnik-Neretva runs from N/A to 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:04 PM and lasts until 7:39 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dubrovnik-Neretva shift every day?
At Dubrovnik-Neretva's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 31.21° (NNE). 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 12:52 PM when the sun reaches 56.06. This produces very high UV, typical of Dubrovnik-Neretva in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
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 6:01 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:02 AM.