Today in Virovitica-Podravina, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:09 AM and sets at 8:43 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 34m 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, Virovitica-Podravina is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Virovitica-Podravina
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Virovitica-Podravina runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:58 PM and lasts until 8:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Virovitica-Podravina experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 34m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Virovitica-Podravina falls exactly at 12:56 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 63.34 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Virovitica-Podravina in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Virovitica-Podravina?
At Virovitica-Podravina's latitude of 45.8349096°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.78° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Virovitica-Podravina are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.8349096, 17.3845292. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Virovitica-Podravina (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 Virovitica-Podravina versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:09 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 34m |
| 2025 | 5:09 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 34m |
| 2021 | 5:09 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 34m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Virovitica-Podravina today?
In Virovitica-Podravina, the sun rises at exactly 5:09 AM and sets at 8:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Virovitica-Podravina today?
Today, morning golden hour in Virovitica-Podravina runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:58 PM and lasts until 8:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Virovitica-Podravina shift every day?
At Virovitica-Podravina's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.78° (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 Virovitica-Podravina at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:56 PM when the sun reaches 63.34. This produces very high UV, typical of Virovitica-Podravina in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Virovitica-Podravina 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 5:09 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:09 AM.