Today in Kraków, Poland, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 7:48 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 7m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kraków is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kraków
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kraków runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:03 PM and lasts until 7:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Kraków experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 7m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kraków falls exactly at 12:44 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 48.66 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Kraków in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kraków?
At Kraków's latitude of 50.0469432°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 29.12° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kraków are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 50.0469432, 19.9971534. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kraków (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 Kraków versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:40 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 7m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 6m |
| 2021 | 5:41 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 6m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kraków today?
In Kraków, the sun rises at exactly 5:40 AM and sets at 7:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kraków today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kraków runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:03 PM and lasts until 7:44 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kraków shift every day?
At Kraków's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 29.12° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Kraków at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:44 PM when the sun reaches 48.66. This produces very high UV, typical of Kraków in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Kraków 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 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:41 AM.