Today in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, the sun rises at 8:38 AM and sets at 6:43 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 5m of daylight. That is 3 minutes longer than yesterday—gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Rio Gallegos is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rio Gallegos
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rio Gallegos runs from N/A to 9:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Rio Gallegos experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 10h 5m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rio Gallegos falls exactly at 1:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 2.43 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rio Gallegos, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rio Gallegos?
At Rio Gallegos's latitude of -51.6268852°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.83° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rio Gallegos are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -51.6268852, -69.105804. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rio Gallegos (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Rio Gallegos versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:38 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 5m |
| 2025 | 8:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 6m |
| 2021 | 8:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 6m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rio Gallegos today?
In Rio Gallegos, the sun rises at exactly 8:38 AM and sets at 6:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rio Gallegos today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rio Gallegos runs from N/A to 9:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rio Gallegos shift every day?
At Rio Gallegos's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.83° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Rio Gallegos at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:41 PM when the sun reaches 2.43. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rio Gallegos, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Rio Gallegos changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 8:37 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:37 AM.