Today in Morelos, Mexico, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 7:00 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 40m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Morelos is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Morelos
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Morelos runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:31 PM and lasts until 7:00 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Morelos's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Morelos falls exactly at 12:40 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -5.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Morelos, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Morelos?
At Morelos's latitude of 18.75°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 255.25° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Morelos are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.75, -99. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Morelos (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 Morelos versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:20 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2025 | 6:20 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2021 | 7:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Morelos today?
In Morelos, the sun rises at exactly 6:20 AM and sets at 7:00 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Morelos today?
Today, morning golden hour in Morelos runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:31 PM and lasts until 6:58 PM.
Why does sunrise in Morelos shift every day?
At Morelos's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 255.25° (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 Morelos at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:40 PM when the sun reaches -5.23. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Morelos, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Morelos 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 6:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:20 AM.