Solar Noon Calculator
Find the exact time of solar noon when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for any location.
How It Works
Solar noon is when the sun crosses the local meridian and reaches its highest elevation. It is calculated from longitude and the equation of time correction for orbital eccentricity.
Formula
Solar Noon = 12 - Longitude/15 - EquationOfTime/60
Frequently Asked Questions
What is solar noon?
Solar noon is the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for the day. It is when shadows are shortest and the sun is due south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere).
Is solar noon always at 12:00 PM?
No. Solar noon shifts with longitude within a time zone, seasonal orbital variations (equation of time), and daylight saving time adjustments.