Sunrise Sunset Times

Get instant, accurate sunrise sunset times results with our free Sunrise Sunset Times. Simple, fast, and always free to use.

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How We Calculate Results

This calculator uses a simplified solar-position approximation: it estimates the sun’s declination angle for the day of year, combines it with your latitude to find the hour angle at sunrise/sunset, and converts that into total daylight hours. It’s a widely used approximation for daylight length, though exact sunrise/sunset times also depend on longitude and time zone, which aren’t factored in here.

The result is based on the inputs you provide and the assumptions described below. Learn more about how WIN Calculator develops and reviews its calculations.

Example

For example, converting a value you already know (like 1 mile, or freezing point) is a quick way to confirm the calculator matches a number you can check by hand before trusting it with your real figures.

Assumptions

  • Conversions use fixed, standard conversion factors rather than context-specific or regional variants, unless the calculator says otherwise.
  • Date, time, and scheduling calculators assume the standard Gregorian calendar and don't account for historical calendar systems or leap-second adjustments.

Limitations

  • This tool runs entirely in your browser with no live external data connection — any value described as "current" (an exchange rate, an IP address, a live weather reading) must be entered manually rather than fetched automatically.
  • Real-world approximations (like heat index, wind chill, or daylight hours) use standard formulas that can differ slightly from an official, location-specific reading.

Sources

  • Standard, publicly documented conversion factors and formulas — including NIST, ISO, and other industry-standard references for the relevant unit or domain.

Validation

  • Every formula in our calculator library is covered by an automated regression test suite that checks its output against known reference values before any code change ships.
  • Formulas are written from publicly documented sources — standards bodies, government agencies, or established textbooks — rather than derived from scratch, and are reviewed again whenever the underlying guidance changes.

About the Sunrise Sunset Times

The Sunrise Sunset Times is a free online tool built for everyday conversions and practical decisions where a quick, reliable number matters. Get instant, accurate sunrise sunset times results with our free Sunrise Sunset Times. Simple, fast, and always free to use. It’s part of our Practical calculator collection — conversions, physics, dates, generators, and more.

Results are calculated instantly in your browser using standard, widely accepted formulas for this type of calculation, and are intended for general estimation and educational purposes rather than as a substitute for professional financial, medical, or legal advice.

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