Today in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 8:52 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 59m 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, East Macedonia and Thrace is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in East Macedonia and Thrace
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in East Macedonia and Thrace runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:11 PM and lasts until 8:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. East Macedonia and Thrace sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in East Macedonia and Thrace falls exactly at 1:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 62.45 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of East Macedonia and Thrace in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in East Macedonia and Thrace?
At East Macedonia and Thrace's latitude of 40.851966°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 416.00° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for East Macedonia and Thrace are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.851966, 25.82914. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in East Macedonia and Thrace (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 East Macedonia and Thrace versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 59m |
| 2025 | 5:53 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 58m |
| 2021 | 5:53 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 58m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in East Macedonia and Thrace today?
In East Macedonia and Thrace, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 8:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in East Macedonia and Thrace today?
Today, morning golden hour in East Macedonia and Thrace runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:11 PM and lasts until 8:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in East Macedonia and Thrace shift every day?
At East Macedonia and Thrace's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 416.00° (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 East Macedonia and Thrace at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:22 PM when the sun reaches 62.45. This produces very high UV, typical of East Macedonia and Thrace in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in East Macedonia and Thrace 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 5:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:53 AM.