Today in Santa Cruz, Argentina, the sun rises at 8:37 AM and sets at 6:53 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 16m of daylight. That is 4 minutes longer than yesterday—gaining about 4 minutes of daylight per day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santa Cruz is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santa Cruz
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santa Cruz runs from N/A to 9:22 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:08 PM and lasts until 6:53 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Santa Cruz experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 10h 16m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santa Cruz falls exactly at 1:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 2.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Cruz, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santa Cruz?
At Santa Cruz's latitude of -49.0468648°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.85° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santa Cruz are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -49.0468648, -70.27054. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santa Cruz (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 Santa Cruz versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:37 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 16m |
| 2025 | 8:37 AM | 6:54 PM | 10h 17m |
| 2021 | 8:37 AM | 6:54 PM | 10h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santa Cruz today?
In Santa Cruz, the sun rises at exactly 8:37 AM and sets at 6:53 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santa Cruz today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santa Cruz runs from N/A to 9:22 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:08 PM and lasts until 6:50 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santa Cruz shift every day?
At Santa Cruz's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.85° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is gaining about 4 minutes of daylight per day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Santa Cruz at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:45 PM when the sun reaches 2.74. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Cruz, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Santa Cruz 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.