Sunrise Sunset Calculator

Discover sunrise and sunset times for any location worldwide with comprehensive visual representations, timezone-aware calculations, sun path visualization, and golden hour timing for photography and outdoor planning. This outdoor tool provides location search, precise timing calculations, visual gradient displays, sun path tracking, and golden hour identification with beautiful presentations. Perfect for photographers, travelers, astronomy enthusiasts, and outdoor activity planning requiring accurate solar timing information for optimal scheduling and preparation.
Location Search Sun Path Visualization Golden Hour Timing Timezone Support
Location Services
Sunrise: 06:45 AM local time
Sunset: 07:30 PM local time
Golden: Golden hour: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Location
Try: "Amsterdam, Netherlands" or "New York, USA"
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Sun Path Visualization
Sunrise
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Sun Times for Today
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Golden Hour Times
Morning Golden Hour
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Perfect for soft, warm lighting
Evening Golden Hour
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Ideal for photography
Day Statistics
Daylight Duration
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Solar Noon
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Night Duration
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Current day progress

Practical Applications & Use Cases

Photography Session Planning

Plan perfect lighting for photo shoots

  • Find golden hour times
  • Plan blue hour shots
  • Schedule sunrise shoots
  • Time sunset portraits
Pro Tip: Arrive 30 minutes before golden hour for setup time

Outdoor Activity Scheduling

Plan hiking, camping, and outdoor sports

  • Plan hiking start times
  • Schedule camping setup
  • Time fishing trips
  • Plan outdoor events
Pro Tip: Account for twilight periods for additional activity time

Construction & Work Scheduling

Optimize outdoor work schedules

  • Plan workday hours
  • Schedule concrete pours
  • Time outdoor painting
  • Plan site photography
Pro Tip: Consider seasonal variations when planning long-term projects

Industry-Specific Applications

photography:

Wedding photography, landscape shoots, real estate photos

agriculture:

Planting schedules, harvest timing, irrigation planning

construction:

Work scheduling, safety planning, site documentation

tourism:

Tour scheduling, activity planning, destination marketing

energy:

Solar panel efficiency, lighting schedules, energy planning

Help & Related Tools

Everything you need to know

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the sunrise and sunset time calculations?
Calculations are very accurate, using astronomical formulas that account for your exact location, date, and atmospheric refraction. Times are typically accurate to within 1-2 minutes for most locations.
Can I get times for any location worldwide?
Yes, you can search for any city or enter specific coordinates to get sunrise/sunset times anywhere on Earth. The tool accounts for latitude, longitude, and timezone differences automatically.
What additional solar information is provided?
Many tools also show golden hour times, blue hour, solar noon, day length, and sometimes moon phases. This comprehensive solar data is useful for photography, outdoor planning, and astronomical observations.
Can I see how sunrise/sunset times change throughout the year?
Yes, you can typically view annual variations, see how day length changes with seasons, and understand how your location's latitude affects seasonal daylight patterns.
Is this useful for photography and outdoor activities?
Perfect for photographers planning golden hour shoots, outdoor enthusiasts scheduling activities, gardeners optimizing plant placement, and anyone who wants to maximize outdoor time during optimal lighting conditions.

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