Today in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 9:22 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 42m 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, Cluj-Napoca is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cluj-Napoca
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cluj-Napoca runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:36 PM and lasts until 9:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Cluj-Napoca experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 42m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cluj-Napoca falls exactly at 1:31 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 59.89 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Cluj-Napoca in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cluj-Napoca?
At Cluj-Napoca's latitude of 46.769379°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 404.29° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cluj-Napoca are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 46.769379, 23.5899542. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cluj-Napoca (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 Cluj-Napoca versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:40 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 42m |
| 2025 | 5:40 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 41m |
| 2021 | 5:40 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cluj-Napoca today?
In Cluj-Napoca, the sun rises at exactly 5:40 AM and sets at 9:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cluj-Napoca today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cluj-Napoca runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:36 PM and lasts until 9:18 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cluj-Napoca shift every day?
At Cluj-Napoca's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 404.29° (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 Cluj-Napoca at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:31 PM when the sun reaches 59.89. This produces very high UV, typical of Cluj-Napoca in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Cluj-Napoca 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 5:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:40 AM.