Today in Pichincha Province, Ecuador, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 6m 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, Pichincha Province is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Pichincha Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Pichincha Province runs from N/A to 6:46 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, Pichincha Province's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Pichincha Province falls exactly at 12:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.21 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pichincha Province, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Pichincha Province?
At Pichincha Province's latitude of -0.0833°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.14° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Pichincha Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -0.0833, -78.5. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Pichincha 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 Pichincha Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 6m |
| 2025 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 6m |
| 2021 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 6m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Pichincha Province today?
In Pichincha Province, the sun rises at exactly 6:17 AM and sets at 6:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 6m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Pichincha Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in Pichincha Province runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:22 PM.
Why does sunrise in Pichincha Province shift every day?
At Pichincha Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.14° (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 Pichincha Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:21 PM when the sun reaches 9.21. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pichincha Province, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Pichincha 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 6:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:17 AM.