Today in Murzuq, Libya, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 8:01 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 42m 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, Murzuq is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Murzuq
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Murzuq runs from N/A to 6:51 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:27 PM and lasts until 8:01 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Murzuq sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Murzuq falls exactly at 1:09 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 78.00 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Murzuq. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Murzuq?
At Murzuq's latitude of 25.9155°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 438.11° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Murzuq are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 25.9155, 13.9184. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Murzuq (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 Murzuq versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 42m |
| 2025 | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 42m |
| 2021 | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 42m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Murzuq today?
In Murzuq, the sun rises at exactly 6:18 AM and sets at 8:01 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Murzuq today?
Today, morning golden hour in Murzuq runs from N/A to 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:27 PM and lasts until 7:58 PM.
Why does sunrise in Murzuq shift every day?
At Murzuq's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 438.11° (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 Murzuq at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:09 PM when the sun reaches 78.00. This produces an extreme UV level for Murzuq. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Murzuq 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 6:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:18 AM.