Today in Leiria, Portugal, the sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 9:07 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 52m 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, Leiria is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Leiria
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Leiria runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:27 PM and lasts until 9:07 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Leiria sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Leiria falls exactly at 1:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 70.84 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Leiria. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Leiria?
At Leiria's latitude of 39.7437902°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 330.46° (NNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Leiria are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 39.7437902, -8.8071119. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Leiria (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 Leiria versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:15 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 52m |
| 2025 | 6:15 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 51m |
| 2021 | 6:15 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 51m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Leiria today?
In Leiria, the sun rises at exactly 6:15 AM and sets at 9:07 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 52m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Leiria today?
Today, morning golden hour in Leiria runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:27 PM and lasts until 9:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Leiria shift every day?
At Leiria's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 330.46° (NNW). 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 Leiria at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:41 PM when the sun reaches 70.84. This produces an extreme UV level for Leiria. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Leiria 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 6:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:15 AM.