Today in South Sumatra, Indonesia, the sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 6:06 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 56m 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 Sumatra is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in South Sumatra
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in South Sumatra runs from N/A to 6:39 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:36 PM and lasts until 6:06 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, South Sumatra's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in South Sumatra falls exactly at 12:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -13.34 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for South Sumatra, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in South Sumatra?
At South Sumatra's latitude of -3.2193103°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 472.47° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for South Sumatra are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -3.2193103, 104.4075059. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in South Sumatra (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 Sumatra versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 56m |
| 2025 | 6:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 56m |
| 2021 | 6:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in South Sumatra today?
In South Sumatra, the sun rises at exactly 6:10 AM and sets at 6:06 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in South Sumatra today?
Today, morning golden hour in South Sumatra runs from N/A to 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:36 PM and lasts until 6:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in South Sumatra shift every day?
At South Sumatra's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 472.47° (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 Sumatra at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:08 PM when the sun reaches -13.34. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for South Sumatra, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in South Sumatra 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 6:10 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:10 AM.