How are sunrise times calculated? ▾
Sunrise and sunset times are calculated using solar position algorithms based on the city's latitude, longitude, and the selected date. The results match data from the US Naval Observatory and similar authoritative sources.
What is golden hour? ▾
Golden hour is the period of soft, warm light shortly after sunrise and before sunset — popular with photographers. It typically lasts about 1 hour and varies by season and latitude.
Does it work for locations near the poles? ▾
Yes — the calculator handles polar day (midnight sun) and polar night (no sunrise) situations, displaying appropriate messages for those dates and locations.