Today in Leiria, Portugal, the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 7:13 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 37m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Leiria is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Leiria
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Leiria runs from N/A to 8:12 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:37 PM and lasts until 7:13 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 1:24 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 45.24 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Leiria in Autumn. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Leiria?
At Leiria's latitude of 39.7437902°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 351.46° (N). 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 | 7:36 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 37m |
| 2025 | 7:36 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 36m |
| 2021 | 7:36 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Leiria today?
In Leiria, the sun rises at exactly 7:36 AM and sets at 7:13 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Leiria today?
Today, morning golden hour in Leiria runs from N/A to 8:12 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:37 PM and lasts until 7:10 PM.
Why does sunrise in Leiria shift every day?
At Leiria's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 351.46° (N). 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 Leiria at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:24 PM when the sun reaches 45.24. This produces very high UV, typical of Leiria in Autumn. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
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 7:36 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:36 AM.