Today in Ancona, Italy, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 8:03 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 44m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Ancona is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ancona
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ancona runs from N/A to 6:58 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:24 PM and lasts until 8:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Ancona sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ancona falls exactly at 1:11 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.93 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Ancona in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ancona?
At Ancona's latitude of 43.4801189°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 22.49° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ancona are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.4801189, 13.2187279. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ancona (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 Ancona versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:19 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 44m |
| 2025 | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 43m |
| 2021 | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 43m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ancona today?
In Ancona, the sun rises at exactly 6:19 AM and sets at 8:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 44m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ancona today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ancona runs from N/A to 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:24 PM and lasts until 8:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ancona shift every day?
At Ancona's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 22.49° (NNE). 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 Ancona at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:11 PM when the sun reaches 56.93. This produces very high UV, typical of Ancona in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Ancona 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 6:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:20 AM.