Today in Northern Borders, Saudi Arabia, the sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 7:15 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 59m 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, Northern Borders is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Northern Borders
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Northern Borders runs from N/A to 5:50 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:40 PM and lasts until 7:15 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Northern Borders sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Northern Borders falls exactly at 12:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 52.38 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Northern Borders in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Northern Borders?
At Northern Borders's latitude of 30°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.73° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Northern Borders are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30, 42.666667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Northern Borders (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 Northern Borders versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 59m |
| 2025 | 5:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 59m |
| 2021 | 5:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Northern Borders today?
In Northern Borders, the sun rises at exactly 5:15 AM and sets at 7:15 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Northern Borders today?
Today, morning golden hour in Northern Borders runs from N/A to 5:50 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:40 PM and lasts until 7:12 PM.
Why does sunrise in Northern Borders shift every day?
At Northern Borders's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.73° (E). 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 Northern Borders at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:15 PM when the sun reaches 52.38. This produces very high UV, typical of Northern Borders in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Northern Borders 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 5:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:15 AM.