Today in Central Macedonia, Greece, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 9:04 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 58m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Central Macedonia is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Central Macedonia
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Central Macedonia runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:23 PM and lasts until 9:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Central Macedonia sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Central Macedonia falls exactly at 1:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 64.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Central Macedonia in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Central Macedonia?
At Central Macedonia's latitude of 40.8899865°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 410.97° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Central Macedonia are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.8899865, 22.7693631. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Central Macedonia (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 Macedonia versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:05 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 58m |
| 2025 | 6:06 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 58m |
| 2021 | 6:06 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 58m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Central Macedonia today?
In Central Macedonia, the sun rises at exactly 6:05 AM and sets at 9:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Central Macedonia today?
Today, morning golden hour in Central Macedonia runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:23 PM and lasts until 9:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Central Macedonia shift every day?
At Central Macedonia's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 410.97° (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 Macedonia at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:35 PM when the sun reaches 64.23. This produces very high UV, typical of Central Macedonia in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Central Macedonia 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 6:06 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:06 AM.