Today in El Alto, Bolivia, the sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:27 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 44m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 114 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, El Alto is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in El Alto
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in El Alto runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:27 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, El Alto's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in El Alto falls exactly at 12:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.48 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for El Alto, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in El Alto?
At El Alto's latitude of -16.5°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.21° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for El Alto are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -16.5, -68.15. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in El Alto (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 El Alto versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:42 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 44m |
| 2025 | 6:42 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 44m |
| 2021 | 6:42 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in El Alto today?
In El Alto, the sun rises at exactly 6:42 AM and sets at 6:27 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 44m of daylight.
When is golden hour in El Alto today?
Today, morning golden hour in El Alto runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:25 PM.
Why does sunrise in El Alto shift every day?
At El Alto's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.21° (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 El Alto at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:35 PM when the sun reaches 17.48. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for El Alto, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in El Alto 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 6:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:42 AM.