Today in Ionian Islands, Greece, the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 8:24 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 25m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Ionian Islands is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ionian Islands
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ionian Islands runs from N/A to 7:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:48 PM and lasts until 8:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Ionian Islands sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ionian Islands falls exactly at 1:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.82 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Ionian Islands in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ionian Islands?
At Ionian Islands's latitude of 37.7891385°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 40.00° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ionian Islands are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.7891385, 20.7900896. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ionian Islands (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 Ionian Islands versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 25m |
| 2025 | 6:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 25m |
| 2021 | 6:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 25m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ionian Islands today?
In Ionian Islands, the sun rises at exactly 6:58 AM and sets at 8:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 25m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ionian Islands today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ionian Islands runs from N/A to 7:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:48 PM and lasts until 8:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ionian Islands shift every day?
At Ionian Islands's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 40.00° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Ionian Islands at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:41 PM when the sun reaches 58.82. This produces very high UV, typical of Ionian Islands in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Ionian Islands 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 6:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:58 AM.