Today in Zagreb City, Croatia, the sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 8:48 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 33m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Zagreb City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Zagreb City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Zagreb City runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Zagreb City experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 33m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Zagreb City falls exactly at 1:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 63.83 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Zagreb City in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Zagreb City?
At Zagreb City's latitude of 45.8039504°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 391.93° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Zagreb City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.8039504, 15.9527252. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Zagreb City (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 Zagreb City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 33m |
| 2025 | 5:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 32m |
| 2021 | 5:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 32m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Zagreb City today?
In Zagreb City, the sun rises at exactly 5:15 AM and sets at 8:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 33m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Zagreb City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Zagreb City runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:45 PM.
Why does sunrise in Zagreb City shift every day?
At Zagreb City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 391.93° (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 Zagreb City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:02 PM when the sun reaches 63.83. This produces very high UV, typical of Zagreb City in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Zagreb City 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 5:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:15 AM.