Today in North-Western Province, Zambia, the sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:05 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 23m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, North-Western Province is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in North-Western Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in North-Western Province runs from N/A to 7:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, North-Western Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in North-Western Province falls exactly at 12:24 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of North-Western Province in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in North-Western Province?
At North-Western Province's latitude of -13.0143658°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 506.17° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for North-Western Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -13.0143658, 25.4624692. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in North-Western Province (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 North-Western Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:42 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 23m |
| 2025 | 6:42 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 23m |
| 2021 | 6:42 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 23m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in North-Western Province today?
In North-Western Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:42 AM and sets at 6:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in North-Western Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in North-Western Province runs from N/A to 7:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in North-Western Province shift every day?
At North-Western Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 506.17° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in North-Western Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:24 PM when the sun reaches 47.23. This produces very high UV, typical of North-Western Province in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in North-Western Province 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 6:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:42 AM.