What time does the sun rise and set today?
Enter a location (or use browser GPS) - the tool shows the exact sunrise and sunset times, day length, golden hour for photography, civil twilight, and the moon phase.
Perfect for photographers (best light), sailors, runners, amateur astronomers, and anyone planning outdoor activity.
How to use it
- Click "Use my location" - the browser will ask permission for GPS.
- Or enter a location manually (city or coordinates).
- The tool shows: sunrise, solar noon, sunset, day length, golden hour in the morning and evening.
- Below: moon phase and its illumination percentage.
- Times are in your timezone.
When this is useful
Six typical situations where exact sun and moon times actually matter:
- Outdoor photography. "Golden hour" is the best 30-60 minutes after sunrise and before sunset. Soft, warm light, perfect for portraits and landscapes.
- Wedding photo sessions. Plan the outdoor shoot right at golden hour. Check the exact time for the chosen date.
- Running and cycling. When to start so you finish before dark? "Daylight left" shows how much light you have.
- Sailing, fishing. Sunrise and sunset are the backbone of water-activity planning.
- Amateur astronomy. The moon phase tells you night-sky observation conditions. Full moon (bad, lights up the sky), new moon (great).
- Education and camping. Kids see that summer days are long (16+ hours of light), winter ones short (8 hours). And on a camping trip, civil dawn and dusk show the bounds of the "practical day".
Questions and answers
The time just after sunrise and just before sunset, when the sun is low above the horizon (usually within 6° above). The light is warm (orange-gold), soft, with long shadows. The best moment for portraits (faces look great), landscapes (deep tones), wedding photography. Lasts 30-60 minutes, depending on season and latitude.