Today in Prievidza, Slovakia, the sun rises at 4:52 AM and sets at 8:50 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 58m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Prievidza is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Prievidza
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Prievidza runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:50 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Prievidza experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 58m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Prievidza falls exactly at 12:51 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 60.36 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Prievidza in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Prievidza?
At Prievidza's latitude of 48.7718361°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 393.73° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Prievidza are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.7718361, 18.6234916. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Prievidza (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 Prievidza versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:52 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 58m |
| 2025 | 4:52 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 57m |
| 2021 | 4:52 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Prievidza today?
In Prievidza, the sun rises at exactly 4:52 AM and sets at 8:50 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Prievidza today?
Today, morning golden hour in Prievidza runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:46 PM.
Why does sunrise in Prievidza shift every day?
At Prievidza's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 393.73° (NNE). 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 Prievidza at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:51 PM when the sun reaches 60.36. This produces very high UV, typical of Prievidza in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Prievidza 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 4:52 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:52 AM.