Today in Gudauri, Georgia, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 8:43 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 12m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Gudauri is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Gudauri
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Gudauri runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Gudauri sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Gudauri falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.19 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Gudauri in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Gudauri?
At Gudauri's latitude of 42.47°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 435.32° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Gudauri are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.47, 44.492. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Gudauri (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 Gudauri versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:31 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2025 | 5:31 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2021 | 5:31 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 12m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Gudauri today?
In Gudauri, the sun rises at exactly 5:31 AM and sets at 8:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 12m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Gudauri today?
Today, morning golden hour in Gudauri runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Gudauri shift every day?
At Gudauri's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 435.32° (ENE). 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 Gudauri at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches 49.19. This produces very high UV, typical of Gudauri in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Gudauri 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 5:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:31 AM.