Today in Cartagena, Colombia, the sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 6:19 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 25m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Cartagena is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cartagena
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cartagena runs from N/A to 6:22 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:50 PM and lasts until 6:19 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Cartagena's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cartagena falls exactly at 12:06 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cartagena, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cartagena?
At Cartagena's latitude of 10.4265566°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.10° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cartagena are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.4265566, -75.5441671. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cartagena (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 Cartagena versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:54 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 25m |
| 2025 | 5:54 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2021 | 5:54 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cartagena today?
In Cartagena, the sun rises at exactly 5:54 AM and sets at 6:19 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 25m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cartagena today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cartagena runs from N/A to 6:22 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:50 PM and lasts until 6:17 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cartagena shift every day?
At Cartagena's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.10° (W). 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 Cartagena at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:06 PM when the sun reaches 15.29. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cartagena, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Cartagena 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 5:54 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:54 AM.