Sunrise and Sunset Today
Today’s Sunrise and Sunset
The two main times above are the local sunrise and sunset for the place and date you selected. Sunrise marks the morning appearance of the Sun at the horizon; sunset marks its evening disappearance. The page also shows how much daylight you have, when twilight ends, and where along the horizon the Sun will rise and set.
Need a quick answer? Sunrise and sunset are shown first. The extra information below helps with photography, outdoor plans, evening light and seasonal changes without getting in the way of the main result.
When Will It Get Dark?
Sunset is not the same as darkness. After sunset, the sky passes through civil, nautical and astronomical twilight. Civil dusk is often the most useful reference for everyday outdoor light, while astronomical dusk marks the end of the final standard twilight stage.
Sunrise and Sunset Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s sunrise and sunset are shown beside today’s values so you can quickly see whether mornings are getting earlier or later and whether evening daylight is increasing or decreasing. The seven-day table below the main results shows the short-term trend.
Where Will the Sun Rise and Set?
The Sun rises generally in the east and sets generally in the west, but the exact compass bearing changes through the year. The displayed sunrise and sunset directions are calculated for the location and date you choose.
Local Weather at Sunrise and Sunset
The weather card follows the same selected location and provides current temperature, apparent temperature, humidity, cloud cover, wind and precipitation information from Open-Meteo. Weather can affect whether you actually see a colorful sunrise or sunset, but it does not change the astronomical event time.
Why Sunrise and Sunset Times Change
Sunrise and sunset change through the year because Earth is tilted on its axis while orbiting the Sun. The size of the change depends strongly on latitude. Places near the equator have relatively steady daylight, while higher latitudes experience much larger seasonal shifts.
Sunrise, Sunset and Twilight
Is sunset the same as the time it gets dark?
No. Sunset happens first, followed by civil, nautical and astronomical twilight. The sky can remain visibly bright for some time after the Sun has set.
Which direction does the Sun rise?
The Sun rises generally in the east, but not at exactly the same point every day. The precise sunrise direction changes with date and latitude.
Which direction does the Sun set?
The Sun sets generally in the west. Its precise compass bearing shifts north or south through the year.
Can I check sunrise and sunset for another day?
Yes. Choose a date in the selector above. For an entire month, use the Sunrise and Sunset Calendar.
Why might the visible sunrise or sunset differ slightly?
Mountains, buildings, trees, observer elevation and atmospheric conditions can affect what you personally see. The displayed times use standardized astronomical calculations for the selected coordinates.