Today in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 6:03 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 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, South Sulawesi is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in South Sulawesi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in South Sulawesi runs from N/A to 6:38 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:33 PM and lasts until 6:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, South Sulawesi's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in South Sulawesi falls exactly at 12:06 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -27.79 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for South Sulawesi, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in South Sulawesi?
At South Sulawesi's latitude of -3.6446718°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.69° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for South Sulawesi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -3.6446718, 119.9471906. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in South Sulawesi (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 South Sulawesi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 55m |
| 2025 | 6:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 55m |
| 2021 | 6:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 55m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in South Sulawesi today?
In South Sulawesi, the sun rises at exactly 6:08 AM and sets at 6:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 55m of daylight.
When is golden hour in South Sulawesi today?
Today, morning golden hour in South Sulawesi runs from N/A to 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:33 PM and lasts until 6:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in South Sulawesi shift every day?
At South Sulawesi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.69° (ESE). 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 South Sulawesi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:06 PM when the sun reaches -27.79. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for South Sulawesi, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in South Sulawesi 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 6:08 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:08 AM.