Today in Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, the sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 5:58 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 41m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Puerto Limón is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Puerto Limón
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Puerto Limón runs from N/A to 5:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:28 PM and lasts until 5:58 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Puerto Limón's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Puerto Limón falls exactly at 11:37 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.16 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Puerto Limón, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Puerto Limón?
At Puerto Limón's latitude of 9.9907°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.18° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Puerto Limón are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 9.9907, -83.0359. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Puerto Limón (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 Puerto Limón versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:16 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 41m |
| 2025 | 5:17 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 41m |
| 2021 | 5:17 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Puerto Limón today?
In Puerto Limón, the sun rises at exactly 5:16 AM and sets at 5:58 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Puerto Limón today?
Today, morning golden hour in Puerto Limón runs from N/A to 5:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:28 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Puerto Limón shift every day?
At Puerto Limón's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.18° (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 Puerto Limón at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:37 AM when the sun reaches 9.16. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Puerto Limón, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Puerto Limón 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 5:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:17 AM.