Today in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 8:27 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 19m 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, Saxony-Anhalt is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Saxony-Anhalt
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Saxony-Anhalt runs from N/A to 6:54 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:41 PM and lasts until 8:27 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Saxony-Anhalt experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 19m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Saxony-Anhalt falls exactly at 1:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Saxony-Anhalt in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Saxony-Anhalt?
At Saxony-Anhalt's latitude of 51.9280976°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 16.30° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Saxony-Anhalt are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 51.9280976, 11.6812243. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Saxony-Anhalt (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 Saxony-Anhalt versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:08 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 19m |
| 2025 | 6:08 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 18m |
| 2021 | 6:08 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Saxony-Anhalt today?
In Saxony-Anhalt, the sun rises at exactly 6:08 AM and sets at 8:27 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Saxony-Anhalt today?
Today, morning golden hour in Saxony-Anhalt runs from N/A to 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:41 PM and lasts until 8:24 PM.
Why does sunrise in Saxony-Anhalt shift every day?
At Saxony-Anhalt's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 16.30° (NNE). 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 Saxony-Anhalt at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:17 PM when the sun reaches 49.29. This produces very high UV, typical of Saxony-Anhalt in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Saxony-Anhalt 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 6:08 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:08 AM.