Today in Rouen, France, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 10:04 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 5m 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, Rouen is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rouen
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rouen runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:14 PM and lasts until 10:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Rouen experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 5m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rouen falls exactly at 2:01 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 63.16 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Rouen in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rouen?
At Rouen's latitude of 49.4404591°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 359.60° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rouen are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.4404591, 1.0939658. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rouen (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 Rouen versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:58 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 5m |
| 2025 | 5:58 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 5m |
| 2021 | 5:59 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 5m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rouen today?
In Rouen, the sun rises at exactly 5:58 AM and sets at 10:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rouen today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rouen runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:14 PM and lasts until 10:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rouen shift every day?
At Rouen's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 359.60° (N). 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 Rouen at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:01 PM when the sun reaches 63.16. This produces very high UV, typical of Rouen in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Rouen 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 5:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:59 AM.