Today in Saarland, Germany, the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 9:40 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, Saarland is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Saarland
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Saarland runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:50 PM and lasts until 9:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Saarland experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 5m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Saarland falls exactly at 1:38 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 62.85 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Saarland in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Saarland?
At Saarland's latitude of 49.3841872°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 371.52° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Saarland are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.3841872, 6.9537369. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Saarland (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 Saarland versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:35 AM | 9:40 PM | 16h 5m |
| 2025 | 5:35 AM | 9:40 PM | 16h 4m |
| 2021 | 5:35 AM | 9:40 PM | 16h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Saarland today?
In Saarland, the sun rises at exactly 5:35 AM and sets at 9:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Saarland today?
Today, morning golden hour in Saarland runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:50 PM and lasts until 9:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in Saarland shift every day?
At Saarland's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 371.52° (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 Saarland at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:38 PM when the sun reaches 62.85. This produces very high UV, typical of Saarland in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Saarland 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 5:35 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:35 AM.