Today in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica, the sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 5:56 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 40m 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 Viejo de Talamanca is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:26 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca falls exactly at 11:36 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca?
At Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's latitude of 9.654°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.16° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Puerto Viejo de Talamanca are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 9.654, -82.7546. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (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 Viejo de Talamanca versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2025 | 5:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2021 | 5:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca today?
In Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, the sun rises at exactly 5:16 AM and sets at 5:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca today?
Today, morning golden hour in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:26 PM and lasts until 5:54 PM.
Why does sunrise in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca shift every day?
At Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.16° (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 Viejo de Talamanca at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:36 AM when the sun reaches 9.29. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 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 5:16 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:16 AM.