Today in Benghazi, Libya, the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 7:51 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 11m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Benghazi is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Benghazi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Benghazi runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:15 PM and lasts until 7:51 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Benghazi sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Benghazi falls exactly at 12:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 70.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Benghazi. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Benghazi?
At Benghazi's latitude of 32.1167°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 425.84° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Benghazi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 32.1167, 20.0667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Benghazi (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 Benghazi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:39 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 11m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 11m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 11m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Benghazi today?
In Benghazi, the sun rises at exactly 5:39 AM and sets at 7:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Benghazi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Benghazi runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:15 PM and lasts until 7:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Benghazi shift every day?
At Benghazi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 425.84° (ENE). 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 Benghazi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:45 PM when the sun reaches 70.90. This produces an extreme UV level for Benghazi. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Benghazi 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 5:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:39 AM.