Today in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 8:05 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 22m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 161 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sancti Spíritus is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sancti Spíritus
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sancti Spíritus runs from N/A to 7:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Sancti Spíritus's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sancti Spíritus falls exactly at 1:24 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.93 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sancti Spíritus, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sancti Spíritus?
At Sancti Spíritus's latitude of 21.9297°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 252.40° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sancti Spíritus are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 21.9297, -79.4442. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sancti Spíritus (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 Sancti Spíritus versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:43 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 22m |
| 2025 | 6:43 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 21m |
| 2021 | 6:43 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 21m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sancti Spíritus today?
In Sancti Spíritus, the sun rises at exactly 6:43 AM and sets at 8:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 22m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sancti Spíritus today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sancti Spíritus runs from N/A to 7:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sancti Spíritus shift every day?
At Sancti Spíritus's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 252.40° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Sancti Spíritus at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:24 PM when the sun reaches 15.93. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sancti Spíritus, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Sancti Spíritus 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 6:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:43 AM.