Today in Parma, Italy, the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 8:18 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 48m 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, Parma is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Parma
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Parma runs from N/A to 7:09 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:38 PM and lasts until 8:18 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Parma sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Parma falls exactly at 1:24 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.53 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Parma in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Parma?
At Parma's latitude of 44.6952006°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 16.48° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Parma are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.6952006, 10.0979869. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Parma (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 Parma versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:30 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 48m |
| 2025 | 6:30 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 47m |
| 2021 | 6:30 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Parma today?
In Parma, the sun rises at exactly 6:30 AM and sets at 8:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Parma today?
Today, morning golden hour in Parma runs from N/A to 7:09 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:38 PM and lasts until 8:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Parma shift every day?
At Parma's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 16.48° (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 Parma at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:24 PM when the sun reaches 56.53. This produces very high UV, typical of Parma in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Parma 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 6:30 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:30 AM.