Today in San José de Ocoa Province, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 7:23 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, San José de Ocoa Province is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in San José de Ocoa Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in San José de Ocoa Province runs from N/A to 6:45 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:52 PM and lasts until 7:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, San José de Ocoa Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in San José de Ocoa Province falls exactly at 12:49 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 22.85 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San José de Ocoa Province, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in San José de Ocoa Province?
At San José de Ocoa Province's latitude of 18.5447°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.80° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for San José de Ocoa Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.5447, -70.5056. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in San José de Ocoa 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 José de Ocoa Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2025 | 6:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2021 | 6:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in San José de Ocoa Province today?
In San José de Ocoa Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:14 AM and sets at 7:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in San José de Ocoa Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in San José de Ocoa Province runs from N/A to 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:52 PM and lasts until 7:20 PM.
Why does sunrise in San José de Ocoa Province shift every day?
At San José de Ocoa Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.80° (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 San José de Ocoa Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:49 PM when the sun reaches 22.85. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San José de Ocoa Province, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in San José de Ocoa 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 6:14 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:14 AM.