Find sunrise and sunset times for any city in the world.
About this tool
Sunrise and sunset times are calculated using the city's geographic coordinates and the selected date. Times are shown in the city's local timezone. Solar noon is the moment when the sun is at its highest point in the sky for that location.
Times vary throughout the year as the Earth orbits the sun, and are affected by latitude — cities closer to the poles experience much longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the sunrise and sunset times?+
Times are calculated using the NOAA Solar Calculator algorithm, which is accurate to within 1–2 minutes for most locations worldwide. For safety-critical activities such as navigation always verify with official sources.
What is solar noon?+
Solar noon is the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for a given location. It is not always at 12:00 local time — it depends on your longitude within your timezone and the time of year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times vary throughout the year?+
The Earth's axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the sun. This tilt means the sun's path across the sky changes throughout the year, giving us longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
What is daylight hours?+
Daylight hours is the total time between sunrise and sunset on a given day. It ranges from nearly 24 hours near the poles in summer to just a few hours in winter.
What are the longest and shortest days of the year?+
The longest day (summer solstice) occurs around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. The shortest day (winter solstice) is the opposite. Near the equator the difference is small — days are roughly equal year-round.