Today in Ariana, Tunisia, the sun rises at 5:07 AM and sets at 7:43 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 35m 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, Ariana is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ariana
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ariana runs from N/A to 5:45 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:05 PM and lasts until 7:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Ariana sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ariana falls exactly at 12:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 73.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Ariana. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ariana?
At Ariana's latitude of 36.9685735°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 390.40° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ariana are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.9685735, 10.1219855. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ariana (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 Ariana versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:07 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 35m |
| 2025 | 5:07 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 35m |
| 2021 | 5:07 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 35m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ariana today?
In Ariana, the sun rises at exactly 5:07 AM and sets at 7:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 35m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ariana today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ariana runs from N/A to 5:45 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:05 PM and lasts until 7:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ariana shift every day?
At Ariana's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 390.40° (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 Ariana at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:25 PM when the sun reaches 73.74. This produces an extreme UV level for Ariana. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Ariana 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 5:07 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:07 AM.