Today in San Cristóbal Province, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 7:21 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 7m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, San Cristóbal Province is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in San Cristóbal Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in San Cristóbal Province runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:50 PM and lasts until 7:21 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, San Cristóbal Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in San Cristóbal Province falls exactly at 12:47 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 23.19 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Cristóbal Province, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in San Cristóbal Province?
At San Cristóbal Province's latitude of 18.4167°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.83° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for San Cristóbal Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.4167, -70.1. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 7m |
| 2025 | 6:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 7m |
| 2021 | 6:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in San Cristóbal Province today?
In San Cristóbal Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:13 AM and sets at 7:21 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in San Cristóbal Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in San Cristóbal Province runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:50 PM and lasts until 7:18 PM.
Why does sunrise in San Cristóbal Province shift every day?
At San Cristóbal Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.83° (WSW). 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 San Cristóbal Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:47 PM when the sun reaches 23.19. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Cristóbal Province, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in San Cristóbal 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 6:13 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:13 AM.