What Time Is Sunrise Today?

Astronomical Refraction Precision•Civil Dawn & First Light Times•Live Countdown to Sunrise•Global City & GPS Coordinates

Calculate Today’s Exact Sunrise Time Anywhere on Earth

Knowing the exact moment the sun breaks over the horizon helps photographers capture radiant morning light, runners schedule safe early morning workouts, and commuters prepare for daily travel. Our calculator computes sunrise based on precise solar zenith angles of 90° 50′ (90.833°), properly accounting for atmospheric light refraction.

Select any major global metropolitan hub or dial in your specific latitude and longitude coordinates. The real-time countdown ticker updates continuously down to the second so you never miss dawn.

How to Use the What Time Is Sunrise Today

Select your city from the preset list or enter custom GPS latitude and longitude.

Review today’s official sunrise, civil dawn, solar noon, and total daylight duration.

Follow the live countdown clock showing exact hours, minutes, and seconds until sunrise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is sunrise calculated?

Sunrise is defined as the instant the upper limb of the solar disk appears on the sea-level horizon, occurring at a solar zenith angle of 90° 50′ (90.833°).

What is the difference between dawn and sunrise?

Dawn begins earlier during civil twilight when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and natural sky illumination begins, whereas sunrise is the exact moment the sun touches the horizon.

Does elevation affect sunrise time?

Yes, being on a mountain or high floor allows you to see the sun slightly earlier than at sea level due to the depression of the apparent horizon.

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