Today in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 8:40 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 9m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Rhineland-Palatinate is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rhineland-Palatinate
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rhineland-Palatinate runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:56 PM and lasts until 8:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Rhineland-Palatinate experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 9m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rhineland-Palatinate falls exactly at 1:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 51.85 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Rhineland-Palatinate in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rhineland-Palatinate?
At Rhineland-Palatinate's latitude of 49.9531599°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 10.20° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rhineland-Palatinate are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.9531599, 7.310646. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rhineland-Palatinate (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 Rhineland-Palatinate versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:30 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 9m |
| 2025 | 6:30 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 9m |
| 2021 | 6:30 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rhineland-Palatinate today?
In Rhineland-Palatinate, the sun rises at exactly 6:30 AM and sets at 8:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rhineland-Palatinate today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rhineland-Palatinate runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:56 PM and lasts until 8:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rhineland-Palatinate shift every day?
At Rhineland-Palatinate's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 10.20° (N). 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 Rhineland-Palatinate at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:35 PM when the sun reaches 51.85. This produces very high UV, typical of Rhineland-Palatinate in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Rhineland-Palatinate 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 6:30 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:30 AM.