Today in Maine, USA, the sun rises at 4:54 AM and sets at 8:28 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 34m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 168 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Maine is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Maine
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Maine runs from N/A to 5:39 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:43 PM and lasts until 8:28 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Maine experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 34m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Maine falls exactly at 12:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.70 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Maine, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Maine?
At Maine's latitude of 45.709097°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 267.04° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Maine are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.709097, -68.8590201. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Maine (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 Maine versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:54 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 34m |
| 2025 | 4:54 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 34m |
| 2021 | 4:54 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 34m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Maine today?
In Maine, the sun rises at exactly 4:54 AM and sets at 8:28 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Maine today?
Today, morning golden hour in Maine runs from N/A to 5:39 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:43 PM and lasts until 8:24 PM.
Why does sunrise in Maine shift every day?
At Maine's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 267.04° (W). 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 Maine at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:41 PM when the sun reaches 29.70. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Maine, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Maine 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 4:54 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:54 AM.