Today in Medina, Saudi Arabia, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 6:52 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 52m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Medina is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Medina
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Medina runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:21 PM and lasts until 6:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Medina sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Medina falls exactly at 12:26 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 51.39 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Medina in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Medina?
At Medina's latitude of 24.471153°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 78.53° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Medina are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 24.471153, 39.6111216. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Medina (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 Medina versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:59 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 52m |
| 2025 | 6:00 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 52m |
| 2021 | 6:00 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 52m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Medina today?
In Medina, the sun rises at exactly 5:59 AM and sets at 6:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 52m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Medina today?
Today, morning golden hour in Medina runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:21 PM and lasts until 6:50 PM.
Why does sunrise in Medina shift every day?
At Medina's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 78.53° (ENE). 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 Medina at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:26 PM when the sun reaches 51.39. This produces very high UV, typical of Medina in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Medina 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 6:00 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:00 AM.