Sun direction in Gießen (Germany)

For On Now

On 3 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 20:09 in Gießen, giving 13h18mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 13:26. All times are local to Gießen.

Solar data for Gießen

06:09Dawn time in Gießen
06:43Sunrise time in Gießen
06:46—20:05 — Daylight time in Gießen
13:26Solar noon in Gießen
20:09Sunset time in Gießen
20:43Dusk time in Gießen


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Time :
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Position :
50.5871416,8.6909259
Timezone :
Europe/Berlin
Daylight duration :
13h18mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:42Night
04:42—05:28Astronomical twilight
05:28—06:09Nautical twilight
06:09—06:43Civil twilight
06:09Dawn
06:43Sunrise
06:46—20:05 — Daylight
13:26Solar noon
20:09Sunset
20:43Dusk
20:09—20:43 — Civil twilight
20:43—21:24 — Nautical twilight
21:24—22:09 — Astronomical twilight
22:09—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Gießen (Germany). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !