Today in Santa Fe, Argentina, the sun rises at 8:02 AM and sets at 6:18 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 15m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santa Fe is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santa Fe
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santa Fe runs from N/A to 8:38 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:42 PM and lasts until 6:18 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Santa Fe sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santa Fe falls exactly at 1:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 10.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Fe, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santa Fe?
At Santa Fe's latitude of -30.3154739°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 236.23° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santa Fe are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -30.3154739, -61.1645076. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santa Fe (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 Fe versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 15m |
| 2025 | 8:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 16m |
| 2021 | 8:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santa Fe today?
In Santa Fe, the sun rises at exactly 8:02 AM and sets at 6:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santa Fe today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santa Fe runs from N/A to 8:38 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:42 PM and lasts until 6:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santa Fe shift every day?
At Santa Fe's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 236.23° (SW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Santa Fe at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:10 PM when the sun reaches 10.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Fe, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Santa Fe 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 8:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:02 AM.