Today in Šibenik-Knin, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 8:40 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 18m 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, Šibenik-Knin is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Šibenik-Knin
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Šibenik-Knin runs from N/A to 6:05 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:57 PM and lasts until 8:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Šibenik-Knin sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Šibenik-Knin falls exactly at 1:01 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Šibenik-Knin. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Šibenik-Knin?
At Šibenik-Knin's latitude of 43.6759752°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.92° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Šibenik-Knin are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.6759752, 16.11682. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Šibenik-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 Šibenik-Knin versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:22 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 18m |
| 2025 | 5:22 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 18m |
| 2021 | 5:22 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Šibenik-Knin today?
In Šibenik-Knin, the sun rises at exactly 5:22 AM and sets at 8:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Šibenik-Knin today?
Today, morning golden hour in Šibenik-Knin runs from N/A to 6:05 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:57 PM and lasts until 8:37 PM.
Why does sunrise in Šibenik-Knin shift every day?
At Šibenik-Knin's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.92° (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 Šibenik-Knin at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:01 PM when the sun reaches 65.63. This produces an extreme UV level for Šibenik-Knin. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Šibenik-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 5:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:22 AM.