Today in Nueva Gerona, Cuba, the sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 8:18 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 20m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Nueva Gerona is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Nueva Gerona
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Nueva Gerona runs from N/A to 7:29 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:18 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Nueva Gerona's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Nueva Gerona falls exactly at 1:38 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 12.81 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nueva Gerona, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Nueva Gerona?
At Nueva Gerona's latitude of 21.8833°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.66° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Nueva Gerona are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 21.8833, -82.8. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Nueva Gerona (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 Nueva Gerona versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 20m |
| 2025 | 6:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 20m |
| 2021 | 6:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Nueva Gerona today?
In Nueva Gerona, the sun rises at exactly 6:57 AM and sets at 8:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Nueva Gerona today?
Today, morning golden hour in Nueva Gerona runs from N/A to 7:29 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:16 PM.
Why does sunrise in Nueva Gerona shift every day?
At Nueva Gerona's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.66° (WSW). 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 Nueva Gerona at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:38 PM when the sun reaches 12.81. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nueva Gerona, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Nueva Gerona 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 6:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:58 AM.