Today in South, Cameroon, the sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 6:23 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 11m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, South is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in South
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in South runs from N/A to 6:40 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, South's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in South falls exactly at 12:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 75.95 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for South. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in South?
At South's latitude of 2.7312374°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 130.93° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for South are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 2.7312374, 11.6254622. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in South (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 South versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 11m |
| 2025 | 6:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 11m |
| 2021 | 6:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 11m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in South today?
In South, the sun rises at exactly 6:12 AM and sets at 6:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in South today?
Today, morning golden hour in South runs from N/A to 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in South shift every day?
At South's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 130.93° (SE). 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 South at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:17 PM when the sun reaches 75.95. This produces an extreme UV level for South. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in South 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 6:12 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:12 AM.