Today in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, the sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 7:24 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 36m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 116 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santiago de Cuba is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santiago de Cuba
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santiago de Cuba runs from N/A to 7:17 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:55 PM and lasts until 7:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Santiago de Cuba's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santiago de Cuba falls exactly at 1:06 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 16.21 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santiago de Cuba, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santiago de Cuba?
At Santiago de Cuba's latitude of 20.0247°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.90° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santiago de Cuba are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 20.0247, -75.8219. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santiago de Cuba (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 Santiago de Cuba versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m |
| 2025 | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m |
| 2021 | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santiago de Cuba today?
In Santiago de Cuba, the sun rises at exactly 6:47 AM and sets at 7:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 36m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santiago de Cuba today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santiago de Cuba runs from N/A to 7:17 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:55 PM and lasts until 7:22 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santiago de Cuba shift every day?
At Santiago de Cuba's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.90° (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 Santiago de Cuba at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:06 PM when the sun reaches 16.21. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santiago de Cuba, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Santiago de Cuba 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 6:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:48 AM.