Today in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 8:25 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 56m 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, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra runs from N/A to 7:59 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:25 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra falls exactly at 1:56 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 69.86 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra?
At Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra's latitude of 27.1324393°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 316.71° (NW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 27.1324393, -13.1349829. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra (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 Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2025 | 7:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2021 | 7:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra today?
In Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, the sun rises at exactly 7:28 AM and sets at 8:25 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra today?
Today, morning golden hour in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra runs from N/A to 7:59 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:22 PM.
Why does sunrise in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra shift every day?
At Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 316.71° (NW). 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 Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:56 PM when the sun reaches 69.86. This produces an extreme UV level for Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra 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 7:28 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:28 AM.