Today in Cojutepeque, El Salvador, the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 6:28 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 54m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Cojutepeque is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cojutepeque
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cojutepeque runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:28 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Cojutepeque's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cojutepeque falls exactly at 12:01 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 5.21 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cojutepeque, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cojutepeque?
At Cojutepeque's latitude of 13.7167°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.68° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cojutepeque are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 13.7167, -88.9333. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cojutepeque (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 Cojutepeque versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:33 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 54m |
| 2025 | 5:33 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 54m |
| 2021 | 5:33 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 54m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cojutepeque today?
In Cojutepeque, the sun rises at exactly 5:33 AM and sets at 6:28 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 54m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cojutepeque today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cojutepeque runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:26 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cojutepeque shift every day?
At Cojutepeque's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.68° (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 Cojutepeque at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:01 PM when the sun reaches 5.21. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cojutepeque, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Cojutepeque 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 5:33 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:33 AM.