Today in East Azerbaijan, Iran, the sun rises at 5:09 AM and sets at 7:57 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 47m 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 Azerbaijan is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in East Azerbaijan
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in East Azerbaijan runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:17 PM and lasts until 7:57 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. East Azerbaijan sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in East Azerbaijan falls exactly at 12:33 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.04 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of East Azerbaijan in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in East Azerbaijan?
At East Azerbaijan's latitude of 38.9376054°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 439.80° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for East Azerbaijan are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 38.9376054, 45.6252101. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in East Azerbaijan (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 Azerbaijan versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:09 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 47m |
| 2025 | 5:09 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 47m |
| 2021 | 6:10 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 46m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in East Azerbaijan today?
In East Azerbaijan, the sun rises at exactly 5:09 AM and sets at 7:57 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 47m of daylight.
When is golden hour in East Azerbaijan today?
Today, morning golden hour in East Azerbaijan runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:17 PM and lasts until 7:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in East Azerbaijan shift every day?
At East Azerbaijan's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 439.80° (E). 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 Azerbaijan at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:33 PM when the sun reaches 49.04. This produces very high UV, typical of East Azerbaijan in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in East Azerbaijan 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 5:09 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:10 AM.