About SunTimesToday
SunTimesToday provides accurate, easy-to-understand sunrise and sunset times for cities across the United States and around the world.
Our goal is simple: to help people quickly find reliable daily sun timing information without clutter, confusion, or unnecessary complexity.
Whether you're planning your day, scheduling outdoor activities, preparing for photography, or just curious about changing daylight patterns, SunTimesToday is designed to give you clear answers at a glance.
How Sunrise and Sunset Times Are Calculated
Sunrise and sunset times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical formulas based on the position of the sun relative to the Earth.
These calculations take into account:
- The Earth's axial tilt
- The Earth's orbit around the sun
- Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)
- Local time zones
- Daylight Saving Time when applicable
Our calculations follow widely accepted solar position models, including methods commonly used by scientific and meteorological organizations such as NOAA.
Because sunrise and sunset times change slightly each day, all times shown on SunTimesToday are date-specific and location-specific.
Accuracy and Time Zones
All times displayed reflect the local time for the selected city or location.
Daylight Saving Time is automatically accounted for when in effect. Times are rounded to the nearest minute for clarity and readability.
While small variations can occur depending on atmospheric conditions or local horizon differences, the times provided represent the standard astronomical sunrise and sunset for each location.
Why Sunrise and Sunset Times Change
Sunrise and sunset times change throughout the year because of the Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun.
As the seasons change:
- Days grow longer or shorter
- The sun rises earlier or later
- The sun sets earlier or later
These changes are most noticeable around the solstices and equinoxes, when daylight patterns shift direction.
How People Use SunTimesToday
People check sunrise and sunset times for many everyday reasons, including:
- Planning outdoor exercise or walks
- Scheduling travel or commutes
- Photography and videography
- Gardening and landscaping
- Fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities
- Understanding seasonal daylight changes
SunTimesToday is built to support all of these use cases with fast, accessible information.
Our Commitment
SunTimesToday is designed to be:
- Clear and easy to use
- Fast on both desktop and mobile devices
- Free and accessible
- Focused on accuracy and simplicity
We continually improve the site to make sun timing information easier to understand and more useful for everyday life.
Contact
If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, you're welcome to reach out.
We value accuracy, clarity, and user trust — and we're always working to improve.