Today in River Nile State, Sudan, the sun rises at 5:14 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 9m 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, River Nile State is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in River Nile State
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in River Nile State runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:52 PM and lasts until 6:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, River Nile State's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in River Nile State falls exactly at 11:49 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.83 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of River Nile State in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in River Nile State?
At River Nile State's latitude of 17.5833°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 465.33° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for River Nile State are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 17.5833, 33.9667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in River Nile 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 River Nile State versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:14 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 9m |
| 2025 | 5:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 9m |
| 2021 | 5:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in River Nile State today?
In River Nile State, the sun rises at exactly 5:14 AM and sets at 6:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in River Nile State today?
Today, morning golden hour in River Nile State runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:52 PM and lasts until 6:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in River Nile State shift every day?
At River Nile State's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 465.33° (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 River Nile State at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:49 AM when the sun reaches 58.83. This produces very high UV, typical of River Nile State in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in River Nile 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 5:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:15 AM.