What Time Is Sunrise Today?

Sunrise time today depends on your exact location and the date — and it changes a little every day. Below, you'll find today's sunrise time, why it shifts throughout the year, and how to instantly get accurate sunrise times for your city.

Today's Sunrise Times by City

The sun does not rise at the same time everywhere. Sunrise time today is determined by your latitude and longitude, Earth's axial tilt, the date and season, and your local time zone.

To get the exact sunrise time today for your location, use our location-based lookup:

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Why Sunrise Time Changes Every Day

Sunrise times shift throughout the year because Earth is tilted on its axis.

Here's what that means in simple terms:

  • During summer, days are longer → earlier sunrises
  • During winter, days are shorter → later sunrises
  • Around the solstices, sunrise times change more slowly
  • Around the equinoxes, sunrise times change faster

This is why today's sunrise time is slightly different from yesterday — even if you stay in the same city.

What Time Is the Sunrise Today Compared to Yesterday?

In most locations:

  • Sunrise changes by 1–3 minutes per day
  • Changes are gradual, not sudden
  • The slowest changes happen near the solstices

If you want to see how sunrise time changes day by day, you can explore monthly sunrise tables for your city.

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Common Reasons People Check Sunrise Time Today

People look up today's sunrise time for many reasons, including:

  • Planning outdoor activities
  • Photography and golden hour timing
  • Travel planning
  • Religious or cultural observances
  • Understanding seasonal daylight changes

Because sunrise time is location-specific, the most accurate results always come from city-level data.

Get Today's Sunrise Time for Your City

Instead of guessing, you can get an exact answer instantly.

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All times are calculated using precise astronomical algorithms and updated daily.

How We Calculate Sunrise Times

Sunrise times on SunTimesToday are calculated using:

  • Astronomical solar position formulas
  • Exact geographic coordinates
  • Local time zone adjustments
  • Daily recalculation for accuracy

This ensures today's sunrise time reflects real-world conditions, not averages or estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does sunrise time change each day?

Sunrise time changes each day because Earth is tilted on its axis and orbits the sun in an elliptical path. As the Earth moves through its orbit, the angle of sunlight changes, causing sunrise times to shift gradually throughout the year. This is why today's sunrise is slightly different from yesterday's, even in the same location.

Is sunrise time the same across a state?

No. Sunrise times vary across a state due to differences in longitude (east-west position). Cities in the eastern part of a state will see sunrise earlier than cities in the western part. For example, in California, cities on the coast see sunrise earlier than cities in the eastern desert regions, even though they're in the same time zone.

What's the difference between sunrise and dawn?

Sunrise is the exact moment when the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon. Dawn refers to the period of twilight before sunrise when the sky begins to lighten. There are three types of dawn: astronomical dawn (when the sky is no longer completely dark), nautical dawn (when there's enough light to distinguish the horizon), and civil dawn (when there's enough natural light for most activities).

How accurate are sunrise times?

Sunrise times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your exact geographic coordinates. These calculations account for Earth's position, tilt, and orbit, providing accuracy within seconds for most practical purposes. Times are updated daily to reflect the current date and are displayed in local time for your selected location.

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