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Sunrise Calculator

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P-raise the sun: with our sunrise calculator, you will learn how to find the time of sunrise — to the minute!

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About this tool

What Sunrise Calculator does

The Sunrise Calculator on Omni Calculator determines the exact minute of sunrise for any location on Earth by accepting latitude, longitude, and a calendar date. It outputs the precise time the Sun crosses the eastern horizon, allowing users to plan around dawn. The site presents the calculation within a straightforward form that includes fields for coordinates, time zone selection from an extensive list, and a hemisphere indicator. Beyond the basic result, the page provides educational context explaining what sunrise is, the different types of dawn, and how atmospheric effects extend daylight minutes, turning a simple time lookup into a brief astronomy lesson.

Step by step

How to use the Omni Calculator Sunrise Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter the latitude and longitude of the desired location

  2. 2

    Select the appropriate hemisphere (N/S and E/W) for the coordinates

  3. 3

    Choose the correct time zone from the dropdown list

  4. 4

    Input the target date to calculate sunrise for that specific day

Is it right for you

Best for

Outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and students who need accurate sunrise times for planning activities or studying solar cycles at any global location.

Limitations

  • Coordinates must be known or approximated manually
  • Result provides an estimate based on standard atmospheric models
  • No unit switching between metric and imperial time formats
Questions

Sunrise Calculator FAQ

Can the Sunrise Calculator work for any location on Earth?
Yes, the tool accepts latitude and longitude coordinates for any location, allowing users to determine sunrise times for cities, remote areas, or specific coordinates worldwide.
Does the calculator account for time zones and date changes?
Users select their time zone from a comprehensive list, and the calculator provides the sunrise time for the specified date, automatically adjusting for the chosen location's longitudinal position.
Is the sunrise time provided exact to the minute?
The calculator estimates the sunrise time down to the minute using astronomical principles, though actual observed times can vary slightly due to local topography and weather conditions.
What additional information does the site offer besides the sunrise time?
The page includes educational explanations of what sunrise is, descriptions of different dawn types, and notes on how the atmosphere extends the amount of daylight minutes available each day.
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