Today in Central Greece, Greece, the sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 8:56 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 45m 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, Central Greece is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Central Greece
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Central Greece runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:17 PM and lasts until 8:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Central Greece sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Central Greece falls exactly at 1:34 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.55 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Central Greece. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Central Greece?
At Central Greece's latitude of 38.6064843°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 415.39° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Central Greece are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 38.6064843, 22.9435196. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Central Greece (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 Central Greece versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:11 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 45m |
| 2025 | 6:11 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 44m |
| 2021 | 6:11 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Central Greece today?
In Central Greece, the sun rises at exactly 6:11 AM and sets at 8:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Central Greece today?
Today, morning golden hour in Central Greece runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:17 PM and lasts until 8:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Central Greece shift every day?
At Central Greece's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 415.39° (NE). 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 Central Greece at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:34 PM when the sun reaches 65.55. This produces an extreme UV level for Central Greece. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Central Greece 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 6:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:11 AM.