Today in Knin, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:20 AM and sets at 8:41 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 20m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Knin is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Knin
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Knin runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:57 PM and lasts until 8:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Knin sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Knin falls exactly at 1:01 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Knin. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Knin?
At Knin's latitude of 44.04085°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.63° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Knin are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.04085, 16.199433. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Knin (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 Knin versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:20 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 20m |
| 2025 | 5:20 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:20 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Knin today?
In Knin, the sun rises at exactly 5:20 AM and sets at 8:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Knin today?
Today, morning golden hour in Knin runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:57 PM and lasts until 8:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Knin shift every day?
At Knin's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.63° (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 Knin at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:01 PM when the sun reaches 65.29. This produces an extreme UV level for Knin. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Knin 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 5:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:20 AM.