Today in Rome, Italy, the sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 8:04 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 38m 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, Rome is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rome
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rome runs from N/A to 7:03 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:26 PM and lasts until 8:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Rome sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rome falls exactly at 1:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.60 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Rome in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rome?
At Rome's latitude of 41.8933203°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 22.16° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rome are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.8933203, 12.4829321. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rome (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 Rome versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:25 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 38m |
| 2025 | 6:25 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 37m |
| 2021 | 6:25 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rome today?
In Rome, the sun rises at exactly 6:25 AM and sets at 8:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 38m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rome today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rome runs from N/A to 7:03 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:26 PM and lasts until 8:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rome shift every day?
At Rome's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 22.16° (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 Rome at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:14 PM when the sun reaches 58.60. This produces very high UV, typical of Rome in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Rome 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 6:25 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:25 AM.