Today in El Fula, Sudan, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 6:35 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 47m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, El Fula is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in El Fula
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in El Fula runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:35 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, El Fula's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in El Fula falls exactly at 12:12 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 61.82 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of El Fula in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in El Fula?
At El Fula's latitude of 11.7333°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 476.97° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for El Fula are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 11.7333, 28.35. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in El Fula (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 El Fula versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 47m |
| 2025 | 5:48 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 47m |
| 2021 | 5:48 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in El Fula today?
In El Fula, the sun rises at exactly 5:48 AM and sets at 6:35 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 47m of daylight.
When is golden hour in El Fula today?
Today, morning golden hour in El Fula runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:33 PM.
Why does sunrise in El Fula shift every day?
At El Fula's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 476.97° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in El Fula at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:12 PM when the sun reaches 61.82. This produces very high UV, typical of El Fula in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in El Fula 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 5:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:48 AM.