Today in La Guajira, Colombia, the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 6:09 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 26m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, La Guajira is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in La Guajira
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in La Guajira runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:41 PM and lasts until 6:09 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, La Guajira's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in La Guajira falls exactly at 11:56 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 18.02 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Guajira, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in La Guajira?
At La Guajira's latitude of 11.4354118°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.77° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for La Guajira are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 11.4354118, -72.9002161. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in La Guajira (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 La Guajira versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:42 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 26m |
| 2025 | 5:42 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 26m |
| 2021 | 5:42 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 26m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in La Guajira today?
In La Guajira, the sun rises at exactly 5:42 AM and sets at 6:09 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 26m of daylight.
When is golden hour in La Guajira today?
Today, morning golden hour in La Guajira runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:41 PM and lasts until 6:07 PM.
Why does sunrise in La Guajira shift every day?
At La Guajira's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.77° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in La Guajira at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:56 AM when the sun reaches 18.02. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Guajira, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in La Guajira 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 5:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:42 AM.