# Daylight World Map

> An app to show the parts of the world in daylight or darkness

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spwebgames.daylight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spwebgames.daylight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.spwebgames.daylight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** spwebgames.com
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 117,184
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (889 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.72
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-17
- **First published:** 2010-02-27
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 5.81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spwebgames.daylight)
- **Website:** [http://spwebgames.com/daylight/android.php](http://spwebgames.com/daylight/android.php)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://spwebgames.com/daylight/privacy\_policy.html](http://spwebgames.com/daylight/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

The Daylight World Map Chrome extension provides a dynamic visualization of Earth's daylight, twilight, and darkness areas in real-time. It shows the sun and moon positions projected onto the globe, allowing users to understand day and night cycles across different regions. The app supports selection of multiple global locations, taking into account time zones to display the current local times along with estimated sunrise and sunset timings.

Users can adjust the date, time, and simulation speed to explore various scenarios, including alternative realities like changes in Earth's tilt. The extension also includes a customizable Android widget for quick home screen access (note that widget availability requires internal storage installation). Whether for educational, planning, or curiosity purposes, Daylight World Map offers an insightful look into Earth's solar dynamics with an intuitive interface and useful features.

## Rankings

- #204,908 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.spwebgames.daylight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Daylight World Map is praised for its clear visuals and a strong widget, plus daylight features like Gray Line for radio and photography. However, users report widget instability after updates, OS compatibility issues across Android versions, and location/centering persistence problems. The app excels visually and in usability when working, but stability and compatibility remain recurring concerns.

### Pros

- Widget support is a standout feature that many users rely on, and it generally works well after updates.
- High-quality, clear map visuals that are easy to read and visually appealing.
- Useful daylight timing features (Gray Line) for photography and amateur radio enthusiasts.
- Visually appealing UI with full-screen mode and easy-to-use controls.
- Lightweight footprint and slick performance (small app size and quick to run).

### Cons

- Widget reliability issues after updates (not displaying the map) and repeated widget problems, though often fixed in subsequent updates.
- Android OS compatibility problems (not working on Android 12/13, Pixel 7 Pro) affecting usability.
- Location finding/setting problems (does not find location, difficulty saving lat/long).
- Map centering settings do not persist between sessions (resets to default).
- Installation issues on some devices (occasional inability to install).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spwebgames.daylight)