Today in Duarte Province, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 7:22 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 11m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Duarte Province is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Duarte Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Duarte Province runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:51 PM and lasts until 7:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Duarte Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Duarte Province falls exactly at 12:47 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 23.50 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Duarte Province, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Duarte Province?
At Duarte Province's latitude of 19.2893°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.21° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Duarte Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 19.2893, -70.0249. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Duarte 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 Duarte Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:11 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 11m |
| 2025 | 6:11 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 10m |
| 2021 | 6:11 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 10m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Duarte Province today?
In Duarte Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:11 AM and sets at 7:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Duarte Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in Duarte Province runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:51 PM and lasts until 7:20 PM.
Why does sunrise in Duarte Province shift every day?
At Duarte Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.21° (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 Duarte Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:47 PM when the sun reaches 23.50. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Duarte Province, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Duarte 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 6:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:11 AM.