Today in Sirte District, Libya, the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 8:02 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 7m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sirte District is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sirte District
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sirte District runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:27 PM and lasts until 8:02 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Sirte District sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sirte District falls exactly at 12:59 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 73.96 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Sirte District. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sirte District?
At Sirte District's latitude of 31.2089°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 422.52° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sirte District are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31.2089, 16.5887. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sirte District (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 Sirte District versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 7m |
| 2025 | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 7m |
| 2021 | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sirte District today?
In Sirte District, the sun rises at exactly 5:55 AM and sets at 8:02 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sirte District today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sirte District runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:27 PM and lasts until 7:59 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sirte District shift every day?
At Sirte District's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 422.52° (ENE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Sirte District at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:59 PM when the sun reaches 73.96. This produces an extreme UV level for Sirte District. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Sirte District 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 5:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:55 AM.