Today in Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Madagascar, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 5:24 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 5m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Alaotra-Mangoro Region is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Alaotra-Mangoro Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Alaotra-Mangoro Region runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:52 PM and lasts until 5:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Alaotra-Mangoro Region's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Alaotra-Mangoro Region falls exactly at 11:51 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 28.43 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Alaotra-Mangoro Region, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Alaotra-Mangoro Region?
At Alaotra-Mangoro Region's latitude of -17.8333°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 489.70° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Alaotra-Mangoro Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -17.8333, 48.4167. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Alaotra-Mangoro Region (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 Alaotra-Mangoro Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:19 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 5m |
| 2025 | 6:19 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 5m |
| 2021 | 6:19 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 5m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Alaotra-Mangoro Region today?
In Alaotra-Mangoro Region, the sun rises at exactly 6:19 AM and sets at 5:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Alaotra-Mangoro Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Alaotra-Mangoro Region runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:52 PM and lasts until 5:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Alaotra-Mangoro Region shift every day?
At Alaotra-Mangoro Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 489.70° (SE). 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 Alaotra-Mangoro Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:51 AM when the sun reaches 28.43. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Alaotra-Mangoro Region, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Alaotra-Mangoro Region 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 6:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:19 AM.