Today in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:17 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 59m 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, Morona-Santiago Province is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Morona-Santiago Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Morona-Santiago Province runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:17 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Morona-Santiago Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Morona-Santiago Province falls exactly at 12:18 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.00 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Morona-Santiago Province, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Morona-Santiago Province?
At Morona-Santiago Province's latitude of -2.5°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.72° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Morona-Santiago Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -2.5, -77.75. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Morona-Santiago 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 Morona-Santiago Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 59m |
| 2025 | 6:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 59m |
| 2021 | 6:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Morona-Santiago Province today?
In Morona-Santiago Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:18 AM and sets at 6:17 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Morona-Santiago Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in Morona-Santiago Province runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Morona-Santiago Province shift every day?
At Morona-Santiago Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.72° (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 Morona-Santiago Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:18 PM when the sun reaches 9.00. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Morona-Santiago Province, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Morona-Santiago 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 6:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:18 AM.