Today in Gracias a Dios Department, Honduras, the sun rises at 5:14 AM and sets at 6:11 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 56m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Gracias a Dios Department is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Gracias a Dios Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Gracias a Dios Department runs from N/A to 5:45 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:40 PM and lasts until 6:11 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Gracias a Dios Department's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Gracias a Dios Department falls exactly at 11:43 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.56 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gracias a Dios Department, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Gracias a Dios Department?
At Gracias a Dios Department's latitude of 15.25°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.11° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Gracias a Dios Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 15.25, -84. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Gracias a Dios Department (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 Gracias a Dios Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2025 | 5:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2021 | 5:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Gracias a Dios Department today?
In Gracias a Dios Department, the sun rises at exactly 5:14 AM and sets at 6:11 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Gracias a Dios Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Gracias a Dios Department runs from N/A to 5:45 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:40 PM and lasts until 6:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Gracias a Dios Department shift every day?
At Gracias a Dios Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.11° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Gracias a Dios Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:43 AM when the sun reaches 9.56. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gracias a Dios Department, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Gracias a Dios Department 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 5:14 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:14 AM.