Today in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, the sun rises at 4:49 AM and sets at 8:48 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 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, Banská Bystrica is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Banská Bystrica
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Banská Bystrica runs from N/A to 5:38 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Banská Bystrica experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 59m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Banská Bystrica falls exactly at 12:49 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 60.28 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Banská Bystrica in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Banská Bystrica?
At Banská Bystrica's latitude of 48.735429°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.82° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Banská Bystrica are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.735429, 19.1457338. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Banská Bystrica (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 Banská Bystrica versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:49 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 59m |
| 2025 | 4:50 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 58m |
| 2021 | 4:50 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 58m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Banská Bystrica today?
In Banská Bystrica, the sun rises at exactly 4:49 AM and sets at 8:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Banská Bystrica today?
Today, morning golden hour in Banská Bystrica runs from N/A to 5:38 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:44 PM.
Why does sunrise in Banská Bystrica shift every day?
At Banská Bystrica's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.82° (NE). 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 Banská Bystrica at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:49 PM when the sun reaches 60.28. This produces very high UV, typical of Banská Bystrica in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Banská Bystrica 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 4:50 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:50 AM.