Today in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, the sun rises at 5:25 AM and sets at 6:44 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 19m 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, Gilgit-Baltistan is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Gilgit-Baltistan
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Gilgit-Baltistan runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Gilgit-Baltistan sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Gilgit-Baltistan falls exactly at 12:04 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.66 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gilgit-Baltistan, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Gilgit-Baltistan?
At Gilgit-Baltistan's latitude of 35.9999972°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 90.55° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Gilgit-Baltistan are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 35.9999972, 75.0000023. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Gilgit-Baltistan (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 Gilgit-Baltistan versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:25 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 19m |
| 2025 | 5:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 18m |
| 2021 | 5:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Gilgit-Baltistan today?
In Gilgit-Baltistan, the sun rises at exactly 5:25 AM and sets at 6:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Gilgit-Baltistan today?
Today, morning golden hour in Gilgit-Baltistan runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:41 PM.
Why does sunrise in Gilgit-Baltistan shift every day?
At Gilgit-Baltistan's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 90.55° (E). 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 Gilgit-Baltistan at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:04 PM when the sun reaches 19.66. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gilgit-Baltistan, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Gilgit-Baltistan 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 5:25 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:25 AM.