Today in Debre Markos, Ethiopia, the sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 6:56 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 42m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Debre Markos is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Debre Markos
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Debre Markos runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:26 PM and lasts until 6:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Debre Markos's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Debre Markos falls exactly at 12:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.09 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Debre Markos in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Debre Markos?
At Debre Markos's latitude of 10.3358665°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.06° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Debre Markos are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.3358665, 37.7285604. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Debre Markos (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 Debre Markos versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:13 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 42m |
| 2025 | 6:13 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 42m |
| 2021 | 6:14 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 42m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Debre Markos today?
In Debre Markos, the sun rises at exactly 6:13 AM and sets at 6:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Debre Markos today?
Today, morning golden hour in Debre Markos runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:26 PM and lasts until 6:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Debre Markos shift every day?
At Debre Markos's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.06° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Debre Markos at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:35 PM when the sun reaches 53.09. This produces very high UV, typical of Debre Markos in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Debre Markos 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 6:13 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:14 AM.