Today in La Romana, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 7:16 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 8m 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, La Romana is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in La Romana
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in La Romana runs from N/A to 6:39 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:45 PM and lasts until 7:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, La Romana's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in La Romana falls exactly at 12:42 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.22 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Romana, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in La Romana?
At La Romana's latitude of 18.4273°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.06° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for La Romana are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.4273, -68.9728. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in La Romana (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 Romana versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:08 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2025 | 6:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 7m |
| 2021 | 6:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in La Romana today?
In La Romana, the sun rises at exactly 6:08 AM and sets at 7:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in La Romana today?
Today, morning golden hour in La Romana runs from N/A to 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:45 PM and lasts until 7:14 PM.
Why does sunrise in La Romana shift every day?
At La Romana's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.06° (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 La Romana at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:42 PM when the sun reaches 24.22. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Romana, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in La Romana 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 6:09 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:09 AM.