Today in San José de las Lajas, Cuba, the sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 8:18 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 24m 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, San José de las Lajas is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in San José de las Lajas
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in San José de las Lajas runs from N/A to 7:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:45 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, San José de las Lajas's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in San José de las Lajas falls exactly at 1:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 13.72 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San José de las Lajas, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in San José de las Lajas?
At San José de las Lajas's latitude of 22.9614°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 252.11° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for San José de las Lajas are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 22.9614, -82.1511. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in San José de las Lajas (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 San José de las Lajas versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 24m |
| 2025 | 6:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 24m |
| 2021 | 6:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in San José de las Lajas today?
In San José de las Lajas, the sun rises at exactly 6:53 AM and sets at 8:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 24m of daylight.
When is golden hour in San José de las Lajas today?
Today, morning golden hour in San José de las Lajas runs from N/A to 7:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:45 PM and lasts until 8:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in San José de las Lajas shift every day?
At San José de las Lajas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 252.11° (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 San José de las Lajas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:35 PM when the sun reaches 13.72. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San José de las Lajas, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in San José de las Lajas 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 6:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:53 AM.