Today in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 6:58 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 32m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 114 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santo Domingo is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santo Domingo
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santo Domingo runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:29 PM and lasts until 6:58 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Santo Domingo's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santo Domingo falls exactly at 12:42 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.57 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santo Domingo, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santo Domingo?
At Santo Domingo's latitude of 18.4861°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.95° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santo Domingo are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.4861, -69.9312. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santo Domingo (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 Santo Domingo versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 32m |
| 2025 | 6:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 32m |
| 2021 | 6:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 32m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santo Domingo today?
In Santo Domingo, the sun rises at exactly 6:26 AM and sets at 6:58 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 32m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santo Domingo today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santo Domingo runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:29 PM and lasts until 6:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santo Domingo shift every day?
At Santo Domingo's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.95° (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 Santo Domingo at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:42 PM when the sun reaches 21.57. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santo Domingo, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Santo Domingo 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 6:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:26 AM.