Today in Rivas Department, Nicaragua, the sun rises at 5:25 AM and sets at 6:12 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 46m 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, Rivas Department is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rivas Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rivas Department runs from N/A to 5:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:41 PM and lasts until 6:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Rivas Department's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rivas Department falls exactly at 11:48 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 7.16 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rivas Department, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rivas Department?
At Rivas Department's latitude of 11.4372°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.00° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rivas Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 11.4372, -85.8263. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rivas Department (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 Rivas Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:25 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 46m |
| 2025 | 5:25 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 46m |
| 2021 | 5:25 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 46m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rivas Department today?
In Rivas Department, the sun rises at exactly 5:25 AM and sets at 6:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rivas Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rivas Department runs from N/A to 5:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:41 PM and lasts until 6:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rivas Department shift every day?
At Rivas Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.00° (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 Rivas Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:48 AM when the sun reaches 7.16. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rivas Department, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Rivas Department 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 5:25 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:25 AM.