Today in Scottish Borders, Scotland, the sun rises at 4:39 AM and sets at 9:55 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 15m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Scottish Borders is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Scottish Borders
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Scottish Borders runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:53 PM and lasts until 9:55 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Scottish Borders experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 15m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Scottish Borders falls exactly at 1:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.88 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Scottish Borders in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Scottish Borders?
At Scottish Borders's latitude of 55.583333°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 353.02° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Scottish Borders are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.583333, -2.833333. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Scottish 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 Scottish Borders versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:39 AM | 9:55 PM | 17h 15m |
| 2025 | 4:39 AM | 9:54 PM | 17h 15m |
| 2021 | 4:39 AM | 9:54 PM | 17h 15m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Scottish Borders today?
In Scottish Borders, the sun rises at exactly 4:39 AM and sets at 9:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Scottish Borders today?
Today, morning golden hour in Scottish Borders runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:53 PM and lasts until 9:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Scottish Borders shift every day?
At Scottish Borders's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 353.02° (N). 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 Scottish Borders at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:17 PM when the sun reaches 56.88. This produces very high UV, typical of Scottish Borders in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Scottish 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 4:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:39 AM.