Today in Holguín, Cuba, the sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 7:25 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 36m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 114 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Holguín is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Holguín
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Holguín runs from N/A to 7:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:55 PM and lasts until 7:25 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Holguín's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Holguín falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.78 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Holguín, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Holguín?
At Holguín's latitude of 20.8872°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 265.75° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Holguín are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 20.8872, -76.2631. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Holguín (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 Holguín versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:49 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 36m |
| 2025 | 6:49 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 35m |
| 2021 | 6:49 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 35m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Holguín today?
In Holguín, the sun rises at exactly 6:49 AM and sets at 7:25 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 36m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Holguín today?
Today, morning golden hour in Holguín runs from N/A to 7:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:55 PM and lasts until 7:23 PM.
Why does sunrise in Holguín shift every day?
At Holguín's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 265.75° (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 Holguín at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches 15.78. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Holguín, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Holguín 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 6:49 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:49 AM.