Today in Gujranwala, Pakistan, the sun rises at 5:03 AM and sets at 7:14 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 10m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Gujranwala is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Gujranwala
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Gujranwala runs from N/A to 5:39 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:38 PM and lasts until 7:14 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Gujranwala sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Gujranwala falls exactly at 12:09 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gujranwala, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Gujranwala?
At Gujranwala's latitude of 32.1525312°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 461.59° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Gujranwala are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 32.1525312, 74.1933745. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Gujranwala (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 Gujranwala versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:03 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 10m |
| 2025 | 5:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 10m |
| 2021 | 5:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 10m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Gujranwala today?
In Gujranwala, the sun rises at exactly 5:03 AM and sets at 7:14 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 10m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Gujranwala today?
Today, morning golden hour in Gujranwala runs from N/A to 5:39 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:38 PM and lasts until 7:11 PM.
Why does sunrise in Gujranwala shift every day?
At Gujranwala's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 461.59° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Gujranwala at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:09 PM when the sun reaches 25.74. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gujranwala, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Gujranwala 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 5:04 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:04 AM.