Today in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco, the sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 8:07 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 14m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra runs from N/A to 7:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:07 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Rabat-Sale-Kenitra sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra falls exactly at 1:30 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 67.26 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Rabat-Sale-Kenitra. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra?
At Rabat-Sale-Kenitra's latitude of 33.9204332°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 341.37° (NNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rabat-Sale-Kenitra are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 33.9204332, -6.3676093. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra (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 Rabat-Sale-Kenitra versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 14m |
| 2025 | 6:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 14m |
| 2021 | 6:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 14m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra today?
In Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, the sun rises at exactly 6:52 AM and sets at 8:07 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 14m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra runs from N/A to 7:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra shift every day?
At Rabat-Sale-Kenitra's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 341.37° (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 Rabat-Sale-Kenitra at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:30 PM when the sun reaches 67.26. This produces an extreme UV level for Rabat-Sale-Kenitra. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra 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 6:52 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:52 AM.