Today in Lika-Senj, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 8:47 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 25m 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, Lika-Senj is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lika-Senj
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lika-Senj runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:47 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Lika-Senj sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lika-Senj falls exactly at 1:04 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Lika-Senj. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lika-Senj?
At Lika-Senj's latitude of 44.66818°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 392.16° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lika-Senj are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.66818, 15.3324696. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lika-Senj (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 Lika-Senj versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:21 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 25m |
| 2025 | 5:22 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 25m |
| 2021 | 5:22 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 25m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lika-Senj today?
In Lika-Senj, the sun rises at exactly 5:21 AM and sets at 8:47 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 25m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lika-Senj today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lika-Senj runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lika-Senj shift every day?
At Lika-Senj's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 392.16° (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 Lika-Senj at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:04 PM when the sun reaches 65.11. This produces an extreme UV level for Lika-Senj. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Lika-Senj 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 5:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:22 AM.