Today in Guantánamo, Cuba, the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 7:44 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 14m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Guantánamo is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Guantánamo
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Guantánamo runs from N/A to 7:02 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Guantánamo's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Guantánamo falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Guantánamo, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Guantánamo?
At Guantánamo's latitude of 20.1444°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.31° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Guantánamo are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 20.1444, -75.2092. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Guantánamo (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 Guantánamo versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:30 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 14m |
| 2025 | 6:30 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 14m |
| 2021 | 6:30 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 14m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Guantánamo today?
In Guantánamo, the sun rises at exactly 6:30 AM and sets at 7:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 14m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Guantánamo today?
Today, morning golden hour in Guantánamo runs from N/A to 7:02 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:42 PM.
Why does sunrise in Guantánamo shift every day?
At Guantánamo's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.31° (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 Guantánamo at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches 19.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Guantánamo, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Guantánamo 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 6:30 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:30 AM.