Today in Oruro Department, Bolivia, the sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 6:09 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 5m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Oruro Department is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Oruro Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Oruro Department runs from N/A to 7:36 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:38 PM and lasts until 6:09 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Oruro Department's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Oruro Department falls exactly at 12:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Oruro Department, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Oruro Department?
At Oruro Department's latitude of -19°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.33° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Oruro Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -19, -67.5. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Oruro Department (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 Oruro Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 5m |
| 2025 | 7:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 5m |
| 2021 | 7:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 5m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Oruro Department today?
In Oruro Department, the sun rises at exactly 7:04 AM and sets at 6:09 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Oruro Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Oruro Department runs from N/A to 7:36 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:38 PM and lasts until 6:07 PM.
Why does sunrise in Oruro Department shift every day?
At Oruro Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.33° (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 Oruro Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:37 PM when the sun reaches 11.23. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Oruro Department, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Oruro Department 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 7:04 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:04 AM.