Today in Monteria, Colombia, the sun rises at 5:52 AM and sets at 5:53 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 0m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Monteria is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Monteria
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Monteria runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:25 PM and lasts until 5:53 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Monteria's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Monteria falls exactly at 11:53 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.91 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Monteria, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Monteria?
At Monteria's latitude of 8.7509361°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 277.44° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Monteria are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 8.7509361, -75.8786806. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Monteria (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 Monteria versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 0m |
| 2025 | 5:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 0m |
| 2021 | 5:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 0m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Monteria today?
In Monteria, the sun rises at exactly 5:52 AM and sets at 5:53 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 0m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Monteria today?
Today, morning golden hour in Monteria runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:25 PM and lasts until 5:51 PM.
Why does sunrise in Monteria shift every day?
At Monteria's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 277.44° (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 Monteria at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:53 AM when the sun reaches 15.91. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Monteria, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Monteria 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 5:52 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:52 AM.