Today in Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras, the sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 6:11 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 27m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 115 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santa Rosa de Copán is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santa Rosa de Copán
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santa Rosa de Copán runs from N/A to 6:12 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:42 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, Santa Rosa de Copán's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santa Rosa de Copán falls exactly at 11:57 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 3.26 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Rosa de Copán, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santa Rosa de Copán?
At Santa Rosa de Copán's latitude of 14.7667°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.75° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santa Rosa de Copán are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 14.7667, -88.7667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santa Rosa de Copán (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 de Copán versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:44 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2025 | 5:44 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2021 | 5:44 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santa Rosa de Copán today?
In Santa Rosa de Copán, the sun rises at exactly 5:44 AM and sets at 6:11 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santa Rosa de Copán today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santa Rosa de Copán runs from N/A to 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:42 PM and lasts until 6:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santa Rosa de Copán shift every day?
At Santa Rosa de Copán's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.75° (W). 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 Santa Rosa de Copán at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:57 AM when the sun reaches 3.26. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Santa Rosa de Copán, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Santa Rosa de Copán 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 5:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:44 AM.