Today in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 8:39 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 37m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, East Dunbartonshire is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in East Dunbartonshire
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in East Dunbartonshire runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:48 PM and lasts until 8:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, East Dunbartonshire experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 37m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in East Dunbartonshire falls exactly at 1:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 45.73 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of East Dunbartonshire in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in East Dunbartonshire?
At East Dunbartonshire's latitude of 55.933333°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 352.95° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for East Dunbartonshire are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.933333, -4.2. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in East Dunbartonshire (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 East Dunbartonshire versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:02 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2025 | 6:03 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 36m |
| 2021 | 6:03 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 35m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in East Dunbartonshire today?
In East Dunbartonshire, the sun rises at exactly 6:02 AM and sets at 8:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in East Dunbartonshire today?
Today, morning golden hour in East Dunbartonshire runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:48 PM and lasts until 8:35 PM.
Why does sunrise in East Dunbartonshire shift every day?
At East Dunbartonshire's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 352.95° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in East Dunbartonshire at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:21 PM when the sun reaches 45.73. This produces very high UV, typical of East Dunbartonshire in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in East Dunbartonshire 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 6:03 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:03 AM.