Today in Botoșani, Romania, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:18 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 0m 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, Botoșani is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Botoșani
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Botoșani runs from N/A to 6:59 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:35 PM and lasts until 8:18 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Botoșani experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 0m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Botoșani falls exactly at 1:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 48.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Botoșani in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Botoșani?
At Botoșani's latitude of 47.8528263°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 39.87° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Botoșani are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 47.8528263, 26.759334. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Botoșani (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 Botoșani versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:17 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 0m |
| 2025 | 6:17 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 0m |
| 2021 | 6:17 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 0m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Botoșani today?
In Botoșani, the sun rises at exactly 6:17 AM and sets at 8:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 0m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Botoșani today?
Today, morning golden hour in Botoșani runs from N/A to 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:35 PM and lasts until 8:14 PM.
Why does sunrise in Botoșani shift every day?
At Botoșani's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 39.87° (NE). 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 Botoșani at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:17 PM when the sun reaches 48.29. This produces very high UV, typical of Botoșani in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Botoșani 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 6:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:17 AM.