Today in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 4m 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, Cotopaxi Province is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cotopaxi Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cotopaxi Province runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Cotopaxi Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cotopaxi Province falls exactly at 12:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 8.58 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cotopaxi Province, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cotopaxi Province?
At Cotopaxi Province's latitude of -0.95°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.04° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cotopaxi Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -0.95, -78.8333. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cotopaxi 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 Cotopaxi Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 4m |
| 2025 | 6:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 4m |
| 2021 | 6:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cotopaxi Province today?
In Cotopaxi Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:20 AM and sets at 6:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cotopaxi Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cotopaxi Province runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:22 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cotopaxi Province shift every day?
At Cotopaxi Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.04° (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 Cotopaxi Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:22 PM when the sun reaches 8.58. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cotopaxi Province, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Cotopaxi 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 6:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:20 AM.