Today in Homburg, Germany, the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 9:38 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 4m 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, Homburg is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Homburg
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Homburg runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:49 PM and lasts until 9:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Homburg experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 4m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Homburg falls exactly at 1:36 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 62.86 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Homburg in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Homburg?
At Homburg's latitude of 49.32146°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 372.32° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Homburg are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.32146, 7.3409031. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Homburg (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 Homburg versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:34 AM | 9:38 PM | 16h 4m |
| 2025 | 5:34 AM | 9:38 PM | 16h 4m |
| 2021 | 5:34 AM | 9:38 PM | 16h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Homburg today?
In Homburg, the sun rises at exactly 5:34 AM and sets at 9:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Homburg today?
Today, morning golden hour in Homburg runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:49 PM and lasts until 9:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in Homburg shift every day?
At Homburg's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 372.32° (NNE). 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 Homburg at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:36 PM when the sun reaches 62.86. This produces very high UV, typical of Homburg in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Homburg 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 5:34 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:34 AM.