Today in Lucerne, Switzerland, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 9:24 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 43m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lucerne is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lucerne
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lucerne runs from N/A to 6:28 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:37 PM and lasts until 9:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Lucerne experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 43m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lucerne falls exactly at 1:32 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 64.81 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Lucerne in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lucerne?
At Lucerne's latitude of 47.052144°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 375.28° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lucerne are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 47.052144, 8.3058123. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lucerne (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 Lucerne versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 43m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 42m |
| 2021 | 5:41 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 42m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lucerne today?
In Lucerne, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 9:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 43m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lucerne today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lucerne runs from N/A to 6:28 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:37 PM and lasts until 9:20 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lucerne shift every day?
At Lucerne's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 375.28° (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 Lucerne at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:32 PM when the sun reaches 64.81. This produces very high UV, typical of Lucerne in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Lucerne 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 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:41 AM.