Today in Visaginas, Lithuania, the sun rises at 4:42 AM and sets at 9:58 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 15m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Visaginas is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Visaginas
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Visaginas runs from N/A to 5:43 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:56 PM and lasts until 9:58 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Visaginas experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 15m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Visaginas falls exactly at 1:20 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 52.12 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Visaginas in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Visaginas?
At Visaginas's latitude of 55.59966°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 399.71° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Visaginas are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.59966, 26.4370071. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Visaginas (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 Visaginas versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:42 AM | 9:58 PM | 17h 15m |
| 2025 | 4:42 AM | 9:58 PM | 17h 15m |
| 2021 | 4:42 AM | 9:57 PM | 17h 15m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Visaginas today?
In Visaginas, the sun rises at exactly 4:42 AM and sets at 9:58 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Visaginas today?
Today, morning golden hour in Visaginas runs from N/A to 5:43 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:56 PM and lasts until 9:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Visaginas shift every day?
At Visaginas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 399.71° (NE). 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 Visaginas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:20 PM when the sun reaches 52.12. This produces very high UV, typical of Visaginas in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Visaginas 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 4:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:42 AM.