Today in Sacaba, Bolivia, the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 6:18 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 41m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 116 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sacaba is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sacaba
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sacaba runs from N/A to 7:05 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:18 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Sacaba's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sacaba falls exactly at 12:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 18.76 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sacaba, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sacaba?
At Sacaba's latitude of -17.3986°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 252.49° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sacaba are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -17.3986, -66.0401. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sacaba (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 Sacaba versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 41m |
| 2025 | 6:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 41m |
| 2021 | 6:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sacaba today?
In Sacaba, the sun rises at exactly 6:36 AM and sets at 6:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sacaba today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sacaba runs from N/A to 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sacaba shift every day?
At Sacaba's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 252.49° (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 Sacaba at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:27 PM when the sun reaches 18.76. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sacaba, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Sacaba 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 6:36 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:36 AM.