Today in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 9:19 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 55m 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, Chernivtsi is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chernivtsi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chernivtsi runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:31 PM and lasts until 9:19 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Chernivtsi experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 55m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chernivtsi falls exactly at 1:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 57.70 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Chernivtsi in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chernivtsi?
At Chernivtsi's latitude of 48.2864702°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 406.09° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chernivtsi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.2864702, 25.9376532. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chernivtsi (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 Chernivtsi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:24 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 55m |
| 2025 | 5:24 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 54m |
| 2021 | 5:24 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 54m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chernivtsi today?
In Chernivtsi, the sun rises at exactly 5:24 AM and sets at 9:19 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 55m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chernivtsi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chernivtsi runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:31 PM and lasts until 9:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chernivtsi shift every day?
At Chernivtsi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 406.09° (NE). 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 Chernivtsi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:22 PM when the sun reaches 57.70. This produces very high UV, typical of Chernivtsi in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Chernivtsi 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 5:24 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:24 AM.