Today in Delfzijl, Netherlands, the sun rises at 5:14 AM and sets at 10:01 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 46m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Delfzijl is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Delfzijl
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Delfzijl runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:05 PM and lasts until 10:01 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Delfzijl experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 46m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Delfzijl falls exactly at 1:38 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.97 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Delfzijl in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Delfzijl?
At Delfzijl's latitude of 53.3325644°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 370.11° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Delfzijl are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 53.3325644, 6.9135144. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Delfzijl (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 Delfzijl versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:14 AM | 10:01 PM | 16h 46m |
| 2025 | 5:15 AM | 10:01 PM | 16h 46m |
| 2021 | 5:15 AM | 10:01 PM | 16h 46m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Delfzijl today?
In Delfzijl, the sun rises at exactly 5:14 AM and sets at 10:01 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Delfzijl today?
Today, morning golden hour in Delfzijl runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:05 PM and lasts until 9:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Delfzijl shift every day?
At Delfzijl's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 370.11° (N). 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 Delfzijl at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:38 PM when the sun reaches 58.97. This produces very high UV, typical of Delfzijl in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Delfzijl 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 5:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:15 AM.