Today in Essaouira, Morocco, the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 8:48 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 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Essaouira is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Essaouira
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Essaouira runs from N/A to 7:16 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:13 PM and lasts until 8:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Essaouira sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Essaouira falls exactly at 1:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 76.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Essaouira. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Essaouira?
At Essaouira's latitude of 31.5118281°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 309.51° (NW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Essaouira are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31.5118281, -9.7620903. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Essaouira (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 Essaouira versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 7m |
| 2025 | 6:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 6m |
| 2021 | 6:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 6m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Essaouira today?
In Essaouira, the sun rises at exactly 6:41 AM and sets at 8:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Essaouira today?
Today, morning golden hour in Essaouira runs from N/A to 7:16 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:13 PM and lasts until 8:45 PM.
Why does sunrise in Essaouira shift every day?
At Essaouira's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 309.51° (NW). 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 Essaouira at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:45 PM when the sun reaches 76.74. This produces an extreme UV level for Essaouira. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Essaouira 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 6:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:41 AM.