Today in Santa Rosa, Guatemala, the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 6:35 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 55m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santa Rosa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santa Rosa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santa Rosa runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:35 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Santa Rosa's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santa Rosa falls exactly at 12:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 3.92 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Rosa, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santa Rosa?
At Santa Rosa's latitude of 14.1501524°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.67° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santa Rosa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 14.1501524, -90.3508818. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santa Rosa (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 Santa Rosa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:39 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 55m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 55m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 55m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santa Rosa today?
In Santa Rosa, the sun rises at exactly 5:39 AM and sets at 6:35 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 55m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santa Rosa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santa Rosa runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:32 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santa Rosa shift every day?
At Santa Rosa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.67° (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 Santa Rosa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:07 PM when the sun reaches 3.92. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Rosa, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Santa Rosa 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 5:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:39 AM.