Today in Michalovce, Slovakia, the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 7:39 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 4m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Michalovce is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Michalovce
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Michalovce runs from N/A to 6:17 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:56 PM and lasts until 7:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Michalovce experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 4m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Michalovce falls exactly at 12:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.47 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Michalovce in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Michalovce?
At Michalovce's latitude of 48.7514383°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 32.68° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Michalovce are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.7514383, 21.9211949. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Michalovce (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 Michalovce versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:34 AM | 7:39 PM | 14h 4m |
| 2025 | 5:35 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 3m |
| 2021 | 5:35 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 3m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Michalovce today?
In Michalovce, the sun rises at exactly 5:34 AM and sets at 7:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Michalovce today?
Today, morning golden hour in Michalovce runs from N/A to 6:17 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:56 PM and lasts until 7:35 PM.
Why does sunrise in Michalovce shift every day?
At Michalovce's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 32.68° (NNE). 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 Michalovce at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:37 PM when the sun reaches 49.47. This produces very high UV, typical of Michalovce in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Michalovce 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 5:35 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:35 AM.