Today in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 6:17 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 13m 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, Valle del Cauca is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Valle del Cauca
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Valle del Cauca runs from N/A to 6:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:17 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Valle del Cauca's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Valle del Cauca falls exactly at 12:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 13.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valle del Cauca, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Valle del Cauca?
At Valle del Cauca's latitude of 3.6984053°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 258.36° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Valle del Cauca are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 3.6984053, -76.5501996. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Valle del Cauca (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 Valle del Cauca versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:04 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 13m |
| 2025 | 6:04 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 13m |
| 2021 | 6:04 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 13m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Valle del Cauca today?
In Valle del Cauca, the sun rises at exactly 6:04 AM and sets at 6:17 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 13m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Valle del Cauca today?
Today, morning golden hour in Valle del Cauca runs from N/A to 6:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Valle del Cauca shift every day?
At Valle del Cauca's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 258.36° (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 Valle del Cauca at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:10 PM when the sun reaches 13.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valle del Cauca, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Valle del Cauca 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 6:04 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:04 AM.