Today in Matera, Italy, the sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 7:45 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 33m 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, Matera is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Matera
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Matera runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:08 PM and lasts until 7:45 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Matera sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Matera falls exactly at 12:58 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.57 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Matera in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Matera?
At Matera's latitude of 40.4476419°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 30.25° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Matera are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.4476419, 16.4735738. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Matera (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 Matera versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:11 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 33m |
| 2025 | 6:12 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 33m |
| 2021 | 6:12 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 33m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Matera today?
In Matera, the sun rises at exactly 6:11 AM and sets at 7:45 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 33m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Matera today?
Today, morning golden hour in Matera runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:08 PM and lasts until 7:42 PM.
Why does sunrise in Matera shift every day?
At Matera's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 30.25° (NNE). 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 Matera at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:58 PM when the sun reaches 58.57. This produces very high UV, typical of Matera in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Matera 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 6:12 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:12 AM.