Today in Brăila, Romania, the sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 8:59 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 30m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Brăila is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Brăila
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Brăila runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:14 PM and lasts until 8:59 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Brăila experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 30m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Brăila falls exactly at 1:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.60 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Brăila in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Brăila?
At Brăila's latitude of 45.2716092°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 412.72° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Brăila are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.2716092, 27.9742932. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Brăila (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 Brăila versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:28 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 30m |
| 2025 | 5:29 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 29m |
| 2021 | 5:29 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 29m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Brăila today?
In Brăila, the sun rises at exactly 5:28 AM and sets at 8:59 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 30m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Brăila today?
Today, morning golden hour in Brăila runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:14 PM and lasts until 8:55 PM.
Why does sunrise in Brăila shift every day?
At Brăila's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 412.72° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Brăila at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:14 PM when the sun reaches 58.60. This produces very high UV, typical of Brăila in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Brăila 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 5:29 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:29 AM.