Today in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 6:55 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 34m 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, La Altagracia Province is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in La Altagracia Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in La Altagracia Province runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:25 PM and lasts until 6:55 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, La Altagracia Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in La Altagracia Province falls exactly at 12:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 22.80 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Altagracia Province, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in La Altagracia Province?
At La Altagracia Province's latitude of 18.617°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.59° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for La Altagracia Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.617, -68.7069. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in La Altagracia 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 La Altagracia Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:20 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 34m |
| 2025 | 6:20 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 34m |
| 2021 | 6:20 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 34m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in La Altagracia Province today?
In La Altagracia Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:20 AM and sets at 6:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in La Altagracia Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in La Altagracia Province runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:25 PM and lasts until 6:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in La Altagracia Province shift every day?
At La Altagracia Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.59° (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 La Altagracia Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:37 PM when the sun reaches 22.80. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Altagracia Province, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in La Altagracia 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 6:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:20 AM.