Today in Poznań, Poland, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 8:07 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 21m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Poznań is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Poznań
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Poznań runs from N/A to 6:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:21 PM and lasts until 8:07 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Poznań experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 21m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Poznań falls exactly at 12:56 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Poznań in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Poznań?
At Poznań's latitude of 52.4082663°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 23.69° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Poznań are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 52.4082663, 16.9335199. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Poznań (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 Poznań versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 21m |
| 2025 | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Poznań today?
In Poznań, the sun rises at exactly 5:45 AM and sets at 8:07 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 21m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Poznań today?
Today, morning golden hour in Poznań runs from N/A to 6:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:21 PM and lasts until 8:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Poznań shift every day?
At Poznań's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 23.69° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Poznań at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:56 PM when the sun reaches 47.74. This produces very high UV, typical of Poznań in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Poznań 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 5:46 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:46 AM.