Today in Norte de Santander, Colombia, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 6:16 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 35m 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, Norte de Santander is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Norte de Santander
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Norte de Santander runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Norte de Santander's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Norte de Santander falls exactly at 11:58 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Norte de Santander, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Norte de Santander?
At Norte de Santander's latitude of 8.4417924°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.87° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Norte de Santander are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 8.4417924, -73.0492505. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Norte de Santander (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 Norte de Santander versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:40 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 35m |
| 2025 | 5:40 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 35m |
| 2021 | 5:40 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 35m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Norte de Santander today?
In Norte de Santander, the sun rises at exactly 5:40 AM and sets at 6:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 35m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Norte de Santander today?
Today, morning golden hour in Norte de Santander runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:13 PM.
Why does sunrise in Norte de Santander shift every day?
At Norte de Santander's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.87° (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 Norte de Santander at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:58 AM when the sun reaches 17.63. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Norte de Santander, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Norte de Santander 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 5:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:40 AM.