Today in Tangier, Morocco, the sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 8:43 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 28m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Tangier is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Tangier
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Tangier runs from N/A to 6:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:06 PM and lasts until 8:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Tangier sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Tangier falls exactly at 1:29 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 75.46 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Tangier. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Tangier?
At Tangier's latitude of 35.7696302°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 332.99° (NNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Tangier are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 35.7696302, -5.8033522. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Tangier (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 Tangier versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 28m |
| 2025 | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 28m |
| 2021 | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 28m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Tangier today?
In Tangier, the sun rises at exactly 6:14 AM and sets at 8:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 28m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Tangier today?
Today, morning golden hour in Tangier runs from N/A to 6:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:06 PM and lasts until 8:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Tangier shift every day?
At Tangier's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 332.99° (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 Tangier at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:29 PM when the sun reaches 75.46. This produces an extreme UV level for Tangier. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Tangier 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 6:14 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:14 AM.