Today in Slagelse, Denmark, the sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 6:43 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 17m of daylight. That is 5 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 5 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Slagelse is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Slagelse
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Slagelse runs from N/A to 8:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:53 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Slagelse experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 11h 17m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Slagelse falls exactly at 1:04 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 28.80 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Slagelse, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Slagelse?
At Slagelse's latitude of 55.4061196°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 16.13° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Slagelse are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.4061196, 11.3525415. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Slagelse (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 Slagelse versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 17m |
| 2025 | 7:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 16m |
| 2021 | 7:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Slagelse today?
In Slagelse, the sun rises at exactly 7:25 AM and sets at 6:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 17m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Slagelse today?
Today, morning golden hour in Slagelse runs from N/A to 8:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:53 PM and lasts until 6:39 PM.
Why does sunrise in Slagelse shift every day?
At Slagelse's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 16.13° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 5 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Slagelse at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:04 PM when the sun reaches 28.80. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Slagelse, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Slagelse 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 7:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:26 AM.