Today in Pitești, Romania, the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 9:10 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 27m 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, Pitești is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Pitești
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Pitești runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:25 PM and lasts until 9:10 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Pitești sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Pitești falls exactly at 1:26 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 60.56 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Pitești in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Pitești?
At Pitești's latitude of 44.8572882°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 408.71° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Pitești are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.8572882, 24.8721156. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Pitești (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 Pitești versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:42 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 27m |
| 2025 | 5:43 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 26m |
| 2021 | 5:43 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 26m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Pitești today?
In Pitești, the sun rises at exactly 5:42 AM and sets at 9:10 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Pitești today?
Today, morning golden hour in Pitești runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:25 PM and lasts until 9:06 PM.
Why does sunrise in Pitești shift every day?
At Pitești's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 408.71° (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 Pitești at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:26 PM when the sun reaches 60.56. This produces very high UV, typical of Pitești in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Pitești 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 5:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:43 AM.