The current UV index varies by location and time of day, but generally:

• The UV index is typically low (0-2) early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
• It reaches moderate levels (3-5) around midday and early afternoon.
• In many places, the UV index peaks between 11 AM and 3 PM, often reaching moderate to high levels depending on the season and cloud cover

For example, in Krakow, Poland, the UV index early in the day can be 0 (low) but is forecast to reach around 5 (moderate) by midday

. In Ireland, the UV index can reach about 7.5 on a clear summer day but is lower if cloudy

. Since the UV index depends heavily on your specific location and the current time, the best way to find the exact current UV index is to check a local weather service or UV index monitoring site tailored to your area

. In summary, right now (early morning), the UV index is likely low, but it will increase to moderate or higher levels during the late morning and early afternoon hours, so sun protection is recommended when the UV index is 3 or above