Today in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, the sun rises at 7:40 AM and sets at 6:56 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 16m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santiago del Estero is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santiago del Estero
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santiago del Estero runs from N/A to 8:12 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:24 PM and lasts until 6:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Santiago del Estero sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santiago del Estero falls exactly at 1:18 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 16.02 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santiago del Estero, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santiago del Estero?
At Santiago del Estero's latitude of -27.6431016°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.55° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santiago del Estero are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -27.6431016, -63.5408542. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santiago del Estero (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 Santiago del Estero versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:40 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 16m |
| 2025 | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 16m |
| 2021 | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santiago del Estero today?
In Santiago del Estero, the sun rises at exactly 7:40 AM and sets at 6:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santiago del Estero today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santiago del Estero runs from N/A to 8:12 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:24 PM and lasts until 6:54 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santiago del Estero shift every day?
At Santiago del Estero's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.55° (WSW). 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 Santiago del Estero at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:18 PM when the sun reaches 16.02. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santiago del Estero, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Santiago del Estero 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 7:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:40 AM.