Today in Chefchaouen, Morocco, the sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 8:03 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 16m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Chefchaouen is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chefchaouen
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chefchaouen runs from N/A to 7:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:29 PM and lasts until 8:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Chefchaouen sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chefchaouen falls exactly at 1:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 66.02 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Chefchaouen. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chefchaouen?
At Chefchaouen's latitude of 35.1687748°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 345.19° (NNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chefchaouen are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 35.1687748, -5.2683454. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chefchaouen (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 Chefchaouen versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:47 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 16m |
| 2025 | 6:47 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 15m |
| 2021 | 6:47 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 15m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chefchaouen today?
In Chefchaouen, the sun rises at exactly 6:47 AM and sets at 8:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chefchaouen today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chefchaouen runs from N/A to 7:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:29 PM and lasts until 8:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chefchaouen shift every day?
At Chefchaouen's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 345.19° (NNW). 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 Chefchaouen at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:25 PM when the sun reaches 66.02. This produces an extreme UV level for Chefchaouen. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Chefchaouen 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 6:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:47 AM.