Today in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 9:52 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 12m 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, Vitoria-Gasteiz is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Vitoria-Gasteiz
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Vitoria-Gasteiz runs from N/A to 7:23 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:10 PM and lasts until 9:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Vitoria-Gasteiz sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Vitoria-Gasteiz falls exactly at 2:16 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 69.49 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Vitoria-Gasteiz. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Vitoria-Gasteiz?
At Vitoria-Gasteiz's latitude of 42.8505845°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 349.54° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Vitoria-Gasteiz are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.8505845, -2.66145. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Vitoria-Gasteiz (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 Vitoria-Gasteiz versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:40 AM | 9:52 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2025 | 6:40 AM | 9:52 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2021 | 6:40 AM | 9:52 PM | 15h 12m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Vitoria-Gasteiz today?
In Vitoria-Gasteiz, the sun rises at exactly 6:40 AM and sets at 9:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 12m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Vitoria-Gasteiz today?
Today, morning golden hour in Vitoria-Gasteiz runs from N/A to 7:23 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:10 PM and lasts until 9:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Vitoria-Gasteiz shift every day?
At Vitoria-Gasteiz's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 349.54° (N). 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:16 PM when the sun reaches 69.49. This produces an extreme UV level for Vitoria-Gasteiz. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 6:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:40 AM.