Today in Valle Department, Honduras, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 6:22 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 50m 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, Valle Department is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Valle Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Valle Department runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:52 PM and lasts until 6:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Valle Department's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Valle Department falls exactly at 11:57 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 5.77 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valle Department, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Valle Department?
At Valle Department's latitude of 13.5°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.18° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Valle Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 13.5, -87.5. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Valle 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 Valle Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:31 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 50m |
| 2025 | 5:31 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 50m |
| 2021 | 5:31 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 50m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Valle Department today?
In Valle Department, the sun rises at exactly 5:31 AM and sets at 6:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 50m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Valle Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Valle Department runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:52 PM and lasts until 6:20 PM.
Why does sunrise in Valle Department shift every day?
At Valle Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.18° (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 Valle Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:57 AM when the sun reaches 5.77. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valle Department, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Valle 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 5:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:31 AM.