Today in Renfrewshire, Scotland, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 8:43 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 40m of daylight. That is 5 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 5 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Renfrewshire is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Renfrewshire
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Renfrewshire runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:51 PM and lasts until 8:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Renfrewshire experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 40m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Renfrewshire falls exactly at 1:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 46.13 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Renfrewshire in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Renfrewshire?
At Renfrewshire's latitude of 55.833333°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 352.39° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Renfrewshire are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.833333, -4.5. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Renfrewshire (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 Renfrewshire versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:02 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 40m |
| 2025 | 6:02 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 39m |
| 2021 | 6:02 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Renfrewshire today?
In Renfrewshire, the sun rises at exactly 6:02 AM and sets at 8:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Renfrewshire today?
Today, morning golden hour in Renfrewshire runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:51 PM and lasts until 8:39 PM.
Why does sunrise in Renfrewshire shift every day?
At Renfrewshire's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 352.39° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 5 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Renfrewshire at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:22 PM when the sun reaches 46.13. This produces very high UV, typical of Renfrewshire in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Renfrewshire 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 6:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:02 AM.