Today in Valledupar, Colombia, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 6:10 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 24m 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, Valledupar is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Valledupar
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Valledupar runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:42 PM and lasts until 6:10 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Valledupar's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Valledupar falls exactly at 11:58 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.38 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valledupar, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Valledupar?
At Valledupar's latitude of 10.3431115°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.36° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Valledupar are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.3431115, -73.3757934. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Valledupar (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 Valledupar versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:45 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2025 | 5:45 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2021 | 5:45 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Valledupar today?
In Valledupar, the sun rises at exactly 5:45 AM and sets at 6:10 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 24m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Valledupar today?
Today, morning golden hour in Valledupar runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:42 PM and lasts until 6:08 PM.
Why does sunrise in Valledupar shift every day?
At Valledupar's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.36° (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 Valledupar at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:58 AM when the sun reaches 17.38. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valledupar, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Valledupar 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 5:45 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:45 AM.