Today in Alcala de Henares, Spain, the sun rises at 7:31 AM and sets at 9:05 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 33m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Alcala de Henares is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Alcala de Henares
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Alcala de Henares runs from N/A to 8:08 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:28 PM and lasts until 9:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Alcala de Henares sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Alcala de Henares falls exactly at 2:18 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 61.44 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Alcala de Henares in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Alcala de Henares?
At Alcala de Henares's latitude of 40.481954°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 351.28° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Alcala de Henares are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.481954, -3.363981. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Alcala de Henares (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 Alcala de Henares versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:31 AM | 9:05 PM | 13h 33m |
| 2025 | 7:31 AM | 9:04 PM | 13h 33m |
| 2021 | 7:31 AM | 9:04 PM | 13h 33m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Alcala de Henares today?
In Alcala de Henares, the sun rises at exactly 7:31 AM and sets at 9:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 33m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Alcala de Henares today?
Today, morning golden hour in Alcala de Henares runs from N/A to 8:08 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:28 PM and lasts until 9:02 PM.
Why does sunrise in Alcala de Henares shift every day?
At Alcala de Henares's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 351.28° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Alcala de Henares at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:18 PM when the sun reaches 61.44. This produces very high UV, typical of Alcala de Henares in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Alcala de Henares 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 7:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:31 AM.