Today in Mananara Avaratra, Madagascar, the sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 5:22 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 11m 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, Mananara Avaratra is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mananara Avaratra
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mananara Avaratra runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:50 PM and lasts until 5:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Mananara Avaratra's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mananara Avaratra falls exactly at 11:46 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 28.48 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mananara Avaratra, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mananara Avaratra?
At Mananara Avaratra's latitude of -16.1667°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 488.17° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mananara Avaratra are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -16.1667, 49.7667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mananara Avaratra (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 Mananara Avaratra versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 11m |
| 2025 | 6:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 11m |
| 2021 | 6:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 11m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mananara Avaratra today?
In Mananara Avaratra, the sun rises at exactly 6:10 AM and sets at 5:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mananara Avaratra today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mananara Avaratra runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:50 PM and lasts until 5:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mananara Avaratra shift every day?
At Mananara Avaratra's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 488.17° (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 Mananara Avaratra at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:46 AM when the sun reaches 28.48. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mananara Avaratra, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Mananara Avaratra 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.