Today in Matanzas Province, Cuba, the sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 7:49 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 40m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 115 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Matanzas Province is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Matanzas Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Matanzas Province runs from N/A to 7:38 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:19 PM and lasts until 7:49 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Matanzas Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Matanzas Province falls exactly at 1:29 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Matanzas Province, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Matanzas Province?
At Matanzas Province's latitude of 23.0411°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.01° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Matanzas Province 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 Province (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 Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2025 | 7:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2021 | 7:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Matanzas Province today?
In Matanzas Province, the sun rises at exactly 7:08 AM and sets at 7:49 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Matanzas Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in Matanzas Province runs from N/A to 7:38 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:19 PM and lasts until 7:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Matanzas Province shift every day?
At Matanzas Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.01° (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 Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:29 PM when the sun reaches 11.11. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Matanzas Province, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Matanzas Province 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 7:08 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:08 AM.