Today in Atsimo-Andrefana Region, Madagascar, the sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 5:32 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 43m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Atsimo-Andrefana Region is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Atsimo-Andrefana Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Atsimo-Andrefana Region runs from N/A to 7:22 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:59 PM and lasts until 5:32 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Atsimo-Andrefana Region's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Atsimo-Andrefana Region falls exactly at 12:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 27.99 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Atsimo-Andrefana Region, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Atsimo-Andrefana Region?
At Atsimo-Andrefana Region's latitude of -23.35°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 495.18° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Atsimo-Andrefana Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -23.35, 43.6667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Atsimo-Andrefana 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 Atsimo-Andrefana Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:48 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 43m |
| 2025 | 6:48 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 44m |
| 2021 | 6:48 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Atsimo-Andrefana Region today?
In Atsimo-Andrefana Region, the sun rises at exactly 6:48 AM and sets at 5:32 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 43m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Atsimo-Andrefana Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Atsimo-Andrefana Region runs from N/A to 7:22 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:59 PM and lasts until 5:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Atsimo-Andrefana Region shift every day?
At Atsimo-Andrefana Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 495.18° (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 Atsimo-Andrefana Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:10 PM when the sun reaches 27.99. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Atsimo-Andrefana Region, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Atsimo-Andrefana 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 6:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:48 AM.