Today in Rēzekne, Latvia, the sun rises at 4:44 AM and sets at 9:51 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 6m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 158 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Rēzekne is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rēzekne
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rēzekne runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:49 PM and lasts until 9:51 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Rēzekne experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 6m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rēzekne falls exactly at 1:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 50.08 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Rēzekne in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rēzekne?
At Rēzekne's latitude of 56.505703°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 39.08° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rēzekne are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 56.505703, 27.33087. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rēzekne (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 Rēzekne versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:44 AM | 9:51 PM | 17h 6m |
| 2025 | 4:44 AM | 9:50 PM | 17h 6m |
| 2021 | 4:44 AM | 9:50 PM | 17h 5m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rēzekne today?
In Rēzekne, the sun rises at exactly 4:44 AM and sets at 9:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 6m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rēzekne today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rēzekne runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:49 PM and lasts until 9:45 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rēzekne shift every day?
At Rēzekne's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 39.08° (NE). 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 Rēzekne at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:17 PM when the sun reaches 50.08. This produces very high UV, typical of Rēzekne in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Rēzekne 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 4:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:44 AM.