Today in Northern State, Sudan, the sun rises at 5:25 AM and sets at 6:41 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 15m 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, Northern State is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Northern State
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Northern State runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Northern State's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Northern State falls exactly at 12:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 62.42 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Northern State in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Northern State?
At Northern State's latitude of 19.1667°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 462.94° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Northern State are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 19.1667, 30.4833. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Northern State (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 Northern State versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 15m |
| 2025 | 5:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 15m |
| 2021 | 5:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 15m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Northern State today?
In Northern State, the sun rises at exactly 5:25 AM and sets at 6:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Northern State today?
Today, morning golden hour in Northern State runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Northern State shift every day?
At Northern State's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 462.94° (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 Northern State at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:03 PM when the sun reaches 62.42. This produces very high UV, typical of Northern State in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Northern State 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 5:25 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:25 AM.