Today in Mao, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 7:04 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 35m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 115 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Mao is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mao
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mao runs from N/A to 6:58 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:35 PM and lasts until 7:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Mao's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mao falls exactly at 12:47 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 20.58 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mao, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mao?
At Mao's latitude of 19.5517°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.62° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mao are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 19.5517, -71.077. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mao (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 Mao versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:29 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 35m |
| 2025 | 6:29 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 34m |
| 2021 | 6:29 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 34m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mao today?
In Mao, the sun rises at exactly 6:29 AM and sets at 7:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 35m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mao today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mao runs from N/A to 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:35 PM and lasts until 7:02 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mao shift every day?
At Mao's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.62° (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 Mao at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:47 PM when the sun reaches 20.58. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mao, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Mao 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 6:29 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:29 AM.