Today in Baja California Sur, Mexico, the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 7:22 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 39m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Baja California Sur is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Baja California Sur
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Baja California Sur runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:49 PM and lasts until 7:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Baja California Sur sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Baja California Sur falls exactly at 12:32 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -9.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Baja California Sur, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Baja California Sur?
At Baja California Sur's latitude of 25.5818014°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 239.48° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Baja California Sur are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 25.5818014, -111.5706164. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Baja California Sur (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 Baja California Sur versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 39m |
| 2025 | 5:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 39m |
| 2021 | 6:42 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Baja California Sur today?
In Baja California Sur, the sun rises at exactly 5:42 AM and sets at 7:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 39m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Baja California Sur today?
Today, morning golden hour in Baja California Sur runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:49 PM and lasts until 7:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Baja California Sur shift every day?
At Baja California Sur's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 239.48° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Baja California Sur at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:32 PM when the sun reaches -9.06. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Baja California Sur, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Baja California Sur 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 5:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:42 AM.