Today in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia, the sun rises at 4:27 AM and sets at 10:16 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 48m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 158 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lääne-Viru County is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lääne-Viru County
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lääne-Viru County runs from N/A to 5:37 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:05 PM and lasts until 10:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Lääne-Viru County experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 48m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lääne-Viru County falls exactly at 1:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 48.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Lääne-Viru County in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lääne-Viru County?
At Lääne-Viru County's latitude of 59.25°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 35.81° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lääne-Viru County are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 59.25, 26.33. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lääne-Viru County (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 Lääne-Viru County versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:27 AM | 10:16 PM | 17h 48m |
| 2025 | 4:27 AM | 10:15 PM | 17h 47m |
| 2021 | 4:28 AM | 10:15 PM | 17h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lääne-Viru County today?
In Lääne-Viru County, the sun rises at exactly 4:27 AM and sets at 10:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lääne-Viru County today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lääne-Viru County runs from N/A to 5:37 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:05 PM and lasts until 10:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lääne-Viru County shift every day?
At Lääne-Viru County's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 35.81° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Lääne-Viru County at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:21 PM when the sun reaches 48.23. This produces very high UV, typical of Lääne-Viru County in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Lääne-Viru County 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 4:27 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:28 AM.