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Daylight Hours Comparison Map Tool

Daylight Hours Comparison Tool: Compare Sunlight Patterns Worldwide

Our interactive Daylight Hours Comparison Tool helps you visualize and compare daylight patterns between different locations around the globe. Perfect for travellers, photographers, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding how daylight hours vary across different latitudes and seasons.

Daylight Comparison Tool

Click locations on the map to compare daylight hours (max 4 locations)

Yearly Daylight Hours

What Can You Do With This Tool?

  • Compare daylight hours between up to 4 different locations worldwide
  • View precise sunrise and sunset times for any date
  • Explore how daylight hours change throughout the year
  • Understand seasonal variations across different latitudes
  • Plan travel and outdoor activities based on daylight availability

How to Use the Tool

  1. Select Locations: Click anywhere on the map to choose locations you want to compare. You can select up to 4 different places.
  2. Choose a Date: Use the date picker to view daylight information for any specific day of the year.
  3. View Real-Time Comparisons: Instantly see sunrise times, sunset times, and total daylight hours for each location.
  4. Explore Annual Patterns: The yearly chart shows how daylight hours change throughout the year for all selected locations.

Perfect For:

  • Photographers planning golden hour shoots across different locations
  • Travelers comparing daylight hours at different destinations
  • Educators teaching about Earth’s seasons and axial tilt
  • Event Planners organizing outdoor activities
  • Researchers studying daylight patterns
  • Solar Energy professionals analyzing daylight potential
  • Gardeners understanding sunlight patterns
  • Architects planning natural lighting

Features

  • Interactive World Map: Click anywhere to analyze daylight patterns
  • Color-Coded Locations: Each location is uniquely marked for easy comparison
  • Precise Calculations: Accurate sunrise and sunset times for any date
  • Annual Visualization: See how daylight hours change throughout the year
  • Easy Location Management: Add or remove locations with simple clicks
  • Mobile-Friendly Design: Works on all devices

Technical Details

The tool uses precise astronomical calculations to determine sunrise and sunset times based on geographical coordinates. All calculations are performed in real-time, ensuring accurate results for any location and date.

Note: This tool works best on modern web browsers and requires JavaScript to be enabled. For optimal performance, ensure your browser is up to date.

About the Author
I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.