Accurate Sunrise Sunset Times by Location
Find accurate sunrise sunset times for any location using GPS, map selection, or coordinates. Calculate dawn, dusk, and daylight hours online for free.
About Sunrise/Sunset Times
The Sunrise Sunset Times tool lets you look up precise solar schedules for any spot on Earth. Whether you search by entering coordinates, selecting a point on the interactive map, or detecting your device GPS position, the tool immediately calculates sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and total day length.
Photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, planners, and travelers can rely on this free browser-based calculator without installing apps or registering an account. All computations process directly in your browser for instant, dependable results.
Key features
- Automatic location detection using device GPS coordinates
- Interactive map selection for global location lookups
- Manual latitude and longitude coordinate input support
- Calculations for civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight
- Total daylight duration and solar noon tracking
- Instant browser-based calculations without software downloads
How to use Sunrise/Sunset Times
- Allow browser location access or click a position on the map.
- Optionally enter specific latitude and longitude coordinates.
- Choose your target date from the date selector.
- Review calculated sunrise, sunset, twilight, and daylight durations.
Who is it for?
- Landscape photographers scheduling golden hour and blue hour shoots
- Hikers and campers planning departures around available daylight
- Gardeners and farmers assessing seasonal sunlight hours for crops
- Drone operators verifying legal daylight flying windows
- Stargazers checking nautical and astronomical dusk for dark skies
Frequently asked questions
How does the tool calculate sunrise and sunset times?
It calculates solar position using standard astronomical algorithms based on your latitude, longitude, elevation, date, and local time offset.
Can I check sunrise and sunset times for future dates?
Yes. Select any past or future calendar date to view the solar schedule for that specific day.
Do I need to enable GPS to use this tool?
No. While GPS offers one-click setup, you can also search by clicking anywhere on the map or by typing latitude and longitude coordinates directly.
What is the difference between sunrise and dawn?
Dawn begins earlier during twilight when light first appears in the sky, whereas sunrise occurs at the precise moment the top edge of the sun crosses the horizon.
Is this sunrise sunset calculator free?
Yes, this tool is completely free to use with no account registration or software installation required.