Today in Bogota Capital District, Colombia, the sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 6:13 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 21m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Bogota Capital District is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Bogota Capital District
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Bogota Capital District runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:43 PM and lasts until 6:13 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Bogota Capital District's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Bogota Capital District falls exactly at 12:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Bogota Capital District, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Bogota Capital District?
At Bogota Capital District's latitude of 4.2834715°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.73° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Bogota Capital District are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 4.2834715, -74.1753606. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Bogota Capital District (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 Bogota Capital District versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:51 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 21m |
| 2025 | 5:51 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 21m |
| 2021 | 5:52 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 21m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Bogota Capital District today?
In Bogota Capital District, the sun rises at exactly 5:51 AM and sets at 6:13 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 21m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Bogota Capital District today?
Today, morning golden hour in Bogota Capital District runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:43 PM and lasts until 6:11 PM.
Why does sunrise in Bogota Capital District shift every day?
At Bogota Capital District's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.73° (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 Bogota Capital District at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:02 PM when the sun reaches 15.06. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Bogota Capital District, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Bogota Capital District 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 5:51 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:52 AM.