Today in Fribourg, Switzerland, the sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 9:28 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 41m 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, Fribourg is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Fribourg
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Fribourg runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:41 PM and lasts until 9:28 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Fribourg experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 41m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Fribourg falls exactly at 1:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.47 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Fribourg. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Fribourg?
At Fribourg's latitude of 46.6789116°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 373.01° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Fribourg are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 46.6789116, 7.1027113. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Fribourg (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 Fribourg versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:46 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 41m |
| 2025 | 5:47 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 41m |
| 2021 | 5:47 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Fribourg today?
In Fribourg, the sun rises at exactly 5:46 AM and sets at 9:28 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Fribourg today?
Today, morning golden hour in Fribourg runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:41 PM and lasts until 9:24 PM.
Why does sunrise in Fribourg shift every day?
At Fribourg's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 373.01° (NNE). 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 Fribourg at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:37 PM when the sun reaches 65.47. This produces an extreme UV level for Fribourg. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Fribourg 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 5:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:47 AM.