Today in Matanzas, Cuba, the sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 7:48 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 39m 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, Matanzas is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Matanzas
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Matanzas runs from N/A to 7:39 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:18 PM and lasts until 7:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Matanzas's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Matanzas falls exactly at 1:28 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Matanzas, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Matanzas?
At Matanzas's latitude of 23.0411°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.37° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Matanzas are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 23.0411, -81.5775. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Matanzas (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 Matanzas versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:09 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2025 | 7:09 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2021 | 7:09 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Matanzas today?
In Matanzas, the sun rises at exactly 7:09 AM and sets at 7:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 39m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Matanzas today?
Today, morning golden hour in Matanzas runs from N/A to 7:39 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:18 PM and lasts until 7:46 PM.
Why does sunrise in Matanzas shift every day?
At Matanzas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.37° (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 Matanzas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:28 PM when the sun reaches 11.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Matanzas, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Matanzas 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 7:09 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:09 AM.