Today in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, the sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 7:10 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 48m 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, San Luis Potosí is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in San Luis Potosí
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in San Luis Potosí runs from N/A to 6:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:40 PM and lasts until 7:10 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, San Luis Potosí's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in San Luis Potosí falls exactly at 12:46 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -5.60 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Luis Potosí, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in San Luis Potosí?
At San Luis Potosí's latitude of 22.5000001°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.35° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for San Luis Potosí are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 22.5000001, -100.4949145. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in San Luis Potosí (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 San Luis Potosí versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:22 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 48m |
| 2025 | 6:22 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 47m |
| 2021 | 7:22 AM | 8:10 PM | 12h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in San Luis Potosí today?
In San Luis Potosí, the sun rises at exactly 6:22 AM and sets at 7:10 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in San Luis Potosí today?
Today, morning golden hour in San Luis Potosí runs from N/A to 6:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:40 PM and lasts until 7:08 PM.
Why does sunrise in San Luis Potosí shift every day?
At San Luis Potosí's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.35° (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 San Luis Potosí at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:46 PM when the sun reaches -5.60. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Luis Potosí, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in San Luis Potosí 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 6:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:22 AM.