Today in South Aegean, Greece, the sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 8:40 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 33m 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, South Aegean is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in South Aegean
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in South Aegean runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. South Aegean sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in South Aegean falls exactly at 1:23 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 64.64 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of South Aegean in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in South Aegean?
At South Aegean's latitude of 36.6664741°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 423.12° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for South Aegean are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.6664741, 25.7315159. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in South Aegean (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 South Aegean versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:06 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 33m |
| 2025 | 6:06 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 33m |
| 2021 | 6:06 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 33m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in South Aegean today?
In South Aegean, the sun rises at exactly 6:06 AM and sets at 8:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 33m of daylight.
When is golden hour in South Aegean today?
Today, morning golden hour in South Aegean runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in South Aegean shift every day?
At South Aegean's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 423.12° (ENE). 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 South Aegean at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:23 PM when the sun reaches 64.64. This produces very high UV, typical of South Aegean in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in South Aegean 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.