Today in Ica, Peru, the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 5:59 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 16m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Ica is currently in its Spring season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ica
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ica runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:31 PM and lasts until 5:59 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Ica's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ica falls exactly at 11:51 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.88 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ica, typical of its Spring season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ica?
At Ica's latitude of -14.3325°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 270.33° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ica are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -14.3325, -75.499722. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ica (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 Ica versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:43 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 16m |
| 2025 | 5:43 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 16m |
| 2021 | 5:43 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ica today?
In Ica, the sun rises at exactly 5:43 AM and sets at 5:59 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ica today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ica runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:31 PM and lasts until 5:57 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ica shift every day?
At Ica's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 270.33° (W). 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 Ica at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:51 AM when the sun reaches 17.88. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ica, typical of its Spring season.
Has the sunrise time in Ica 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 5:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:43 AM.