Today in Downtown Core, Singapore, the sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 7:16 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 11m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Downtown Core is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Downtown Core
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Downtown Core runs from N/A to 7:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:46 PM and lasts until 7:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Downtown Core's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Downtown Core falls exactly at 1:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -11.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Downtown Core, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Downtown Core?
At Downtown Core's latitude of 1.2867893°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.22° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Downtown Core are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 1.2867893, 103.855497. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Downtown Core (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 Downtown Core versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 11m |
| 2025 | 7:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 11m |
| 2021 | 7:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 11m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Downtown Core today?
In Downtown Core, the sun rises at exactly 7:04 AM and sets at 7:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Downtown Core today?
Today, morning golden hour in Downtown Core runs from N/A to 7:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:46 PM and lasts until 7:14 PM.
Why does sunrise in Downtown Core shift every day?
At Downtown Core's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.22° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Downtown Core at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:10 PM when the sun reaches -11.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Downtown Core, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Downtown Core 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 7:04 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:04 AM.