Today in Pula, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:27 AM and sets at 8:54 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 27m 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, Pula is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Pula
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Pula runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:09 PM and lasts until 8:54 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Pula sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Pula falls exactly at 1:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.47 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Pula. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Pula?
At Pula's latitude of 44.8702281°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 388.91° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Pula are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.8702281, 13.8455311. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Pula (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 Pula versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:27 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 27m |
| 2025 | 5:27 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 26m |
| 2021 | 5:27 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 26m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Pula today?
In Pula, the sun rises at exactly 5:27 AM and sets at 8:54 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Pula today?
Today, morning golden hour in Pula runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:09 PM and lasts until 8:50 PM.
Why does sunrise in Pula shift every day?
At Pula's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 388.91° (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 Pula at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:10 PM when the sun reaches 65.47. This produces an extreme UV level for Pula. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Pula 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 5:27 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:27 AM.