Today in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 8:53 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 31m 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, Primorje-Gorski Kotar is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Primorje-Gorski Kotar
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Primorje-Gorski Kotar runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:08 PM and lasts until 8:53 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Primorje-Gorski Kotar experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 31m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Primorje-Gorski Kotar falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 64.73 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Primorje-Gorski Kotar in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Primorje-Gorski Kotar?
At Primorje-Gorski Kotar's latitude of 45.4225937°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 389.90° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Primorje-Gorski Kotar are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.4225937, 14.6172032. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Primorje-Gorski Kotar (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 Primorje-Gorski Kotar versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:21 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 31m |
| 2025 | 5:21 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 31m |
| 2021 | 5:22 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Primorje-Gorski Kotar today?
In Primorje-Gorski Kotar, the sun rises at exactly 5:21 AM and sets at 8:53 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 31m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Primorje-Gorski Kotar today?
Today, morning golden hour in Primorje-Gorski Kotar runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:08 PM and lasts until 8:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Primorje-Gorski Kotar shift every day?
At Primorje-Gorski Kotar's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 389.90° (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 Primorje-Gorski Kotar at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches 64.73. This produces very high UV, typical of Primorje-Gorski Kotar in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Primorje-Gorski Kotar 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 5:21 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:22 AM.