Today in Thessaloniki, Greece, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 9:03 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 57m 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, Thessaloniki is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Thessaloniki
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Thessaloniki runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:22 PM and lasts until 9:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Thessaloniki sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Thessaloniki falls exactly at 1:34 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 64.35 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Thessaloniki in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Thessaloniki?
At Thessaloniki's latitude of 40.6403167°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 411.87° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Thessaloniki are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.6403167, 22.9352716. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Thessaloniki (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 Thessaloniki versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:05 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 57m |
| 2025 | 6:05 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 57m |
| 2021 | 6:05 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Thessaloniki today?
In Thessaloniki, the sun rises at exactly 6:05 AM and sets at 9:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Thessaloniki today?
Today, morning golden hour in Thessaloniki runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:22 PM and lasts until 8:59 PM.
Why does sunrise in Thessaloniki shift every day?
At Thessaloniki's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 411.87° (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 Thessaloniki at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:34 PM when the sun reaches 64.35. This produces very high UV, typical of Thessaloniki in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Thessaloniki 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 6:05 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:05 AM.