Solar Noon in Singapore Today
Friday, May 22, 2026
Solar noon in Singapore today is at 13:02. This is the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and shadows are at their shortest for the day. Sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:08, giving 12h 11m of daylight.
Solar Noon
13:02
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
19:08
Daylight
12h 11m
Solar Noon in Singapore: May 2026
Solar noon shifts slightly each day due to Earth's elliptical orbit (equation of time). The shift is typically 20 to 30 seconds per day.
| Date | Solar Noon |
|---|---|
| May 1 | 13:03 |
| May 2 | 13:02 |
| May 3 | 13:02 |
| May 4 | 13:02 |
| May 5 | 13:02 |
| May 6 | 13:02 |
| May 7 | 13:02 |
| May 8 | 13:02 |
| May 9 | 13:02 |
| May 10 | 13:02 |
| May 11 | 13:02 |
| May 12 | 13:02 |
| May 13 | 13:02 |
| May 14 | 13:02 |
| May 15 | 13:02 |
| May 16 | 13:02 |
| May 17 | 13:02 |
| May 18 | 13:02 |
| May 19 | 13:02 |
| May 20 | 13:02 |
| May 21 | 13:02 |
| May 22Today | 13:02 |
| May 23 | 13:02 |
| May 24 | 13:02 |
| May 25 | 13:03 |
| May 26 | 13:03 |
| May 27 | 13:03 |
| May 28 | 13:03 |
| May 29 | 13:03 |
| May 30 | 13:03 |
| May 31 | 13:03 |
What is Solar Noon?
Solar noon is the moment when the sun crosses the local meridian and reaches its highest elevation angle above the horizon. At solar noon in Singapore, the sun is due south and shadows point due north.
Why Solar Noon Differs from 12:00 Clock Time
Singapore is located at longitude 103.82, which places it 13.8 degrees offset from the nearest time zone meridian. Every degree of longitude corresponds to 4 minutes of solar time, so the offset from clock noon can be significant. A second factor is the equation of time: Earth's elliptical orbit means solar days vary by up to 16 minutes throughout the year, shifting solar noon earlier or later relative to clock time.
Solar Noon and Photography
Solar noon in Singapore (today: 13:02) produces the most direct, overhead light of the day. This creates short, harsh shadows that are generally unflattering for portraits and landscapes. However, the hours immediately around solar noon can work well for architectural photography where straight-down shadows reveal texture. For the best natural light, work during golden hour: from 06:57 onward in the morning, or approaching 19:08 in the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is solar noon in Singapore today?
- Solar noon in Singapore today is at 13:02. This is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and shadows are at their shortest for the day.
- Why is solar noon in Singapore not at 12:00?
- Solar noon in Singapore differs from clock noon because time zones cover large geographic areas. Singapore is at longitude 103.82, which puts it offset from the center of its time zone. Earth's elliptical orbit also causes the solar day to vary by up to 16 minutes throughout the year.
- How does solar noon relate to sunrise and sunset in Singapore?
- Solar noon in Singapore today is at 13:02, roughly midway between sunrise at 06:57 and sunset at 19:08. Total daylight is 12h 11m. Solar noon is not always exactly halfway due to the equation of time.
- What is the best time to photograph in Singapore relative to solar noon?
- Solar noon produces harsh overhead light unflattering for most photography. Golden hour begins at sunrise (06:57) and repeats before sunset (19:08). The 2 to 3 hours before sunset are typically ideal for portraits and landscapes.