Today in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 5:54 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 9m 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, Santa Cruz de la Sierra is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santa Cruz de la Sierra runs from N/A to 7:16 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:23 PM and lasts until 5:54 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Santa Cruz de la Sierra's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santa Cruz de la Sierra falls exactly at 12:19 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.41 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
At Santa Cruz de la Sierra's latitude of -17.7833°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 240.76° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santa Cruz de la Sierra are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -17.7833, -63.1833. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (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 Cruz de la Sierra versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:45 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 9m |
| 2025 | 6:45 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 9m |
| 2021 | 6:45 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santa Cruz de la Sierra today?
In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the sun rises at exactly 6:45 AM and sets at 5:54 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santa Cruz de la Sierra today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santa Cruz de la Sierra runs from N/A to 7:16 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:23 PM and lasts until 5:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santa Cruz de la Sierra shift every day?
At Santa Cruz de la Sierra's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 240.76° (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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:19 PM when the sun reaches 15.41. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 6:45 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:45 AM.