Today in La Paz Centro, Nicaragua, the sun rises at 5:27 AM and sets at 6:17 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 49m 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, La Paz Centro is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in La Paz Centro
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in La Paz Centro runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:17 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, La Paz Centro's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in La Paz Centro falls exactly at 11:52 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 6.72 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Paz Centro, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in La Paz Centro?
At La Paz Centro's latitude of 12.34°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.97° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for La Paz Centro are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 12.34, -86.6753. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in La Paz Centro (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 La Paz Centro versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 49m |
| 2025 | 5:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 49m |
| 2021 | 5:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 49m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in La Paz Centro today?
In La Paz Centro, the sun rises at exactly 5:27 AM and sets at 6:17 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 49m of daylight.
When is golden hour in La Paz Centro today?
Today, morning golden hour in La Paz Centro runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:14 PM.
Why does sunrise in La Paz Centro shift every day?
At La Paz Centro's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 247.97° (WSW). 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 La Paz Centro at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:52 AM when the sun reaches 6.72. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for La Paz Centro, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in La Paz Centro 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 5:27 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:27 AM.