Today in Alcala de Henares, Spain, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 9:47 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 56m 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, 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 7:31 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:07 PM and lasts until 9:47 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 2:19 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 71.69 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Alcala de Henares. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
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 346.20° (NNW). 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 | 6:51 AM | 9:47 PM | 14h 56m |
| 2025 | 6:51 AM | 9:47 PM | 14h 56m |
| 2021 | 6:51 AM | 9:47 PM | 14h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Alcala de Henares today?
In Alcala de Henares, the sun rises at exactly 6:51 AM and sets at 9:47 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Alcala de Henares today?
Today, morning golden hour in Alcala de Henares runs from N/A to 7:31 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:07 PM and lasts until 9:44 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 346.20° (NNW). 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 Alcala de Henares at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:19 PM when the sun reaches 71.69. This produces an extreme UV level for Alcala de Henares. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
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 6:51 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:51 AM.