Today in Central Luzon, Philippines, the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 0m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Central Luzon is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Central Luzon
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Central Luzon runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:02 PM and lasts until 6:33 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Central Luzon's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Central Luzon falls exactly at 12:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -19.58 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Central Luzon, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Central Luzon?
At Central Luzon's latitude of 15.3942729°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 481.27° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Central Luzon are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 15.3942729, 120.6872959. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Central Luzon (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 Central Luzon versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:33 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 0m |
| 2025 | 5:33 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 59m |
| 2021 | 5:33 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Central Luzon today?
In Central Luzon, the sun rises at exactly 5:33 AM and sets at 6:33 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 0m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Central Luzon today?
Today, morning golden hour in Central Luzon runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:02 PM and lasts until 6:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Central Luzon shift every day?
At Central Luzon's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 481.27° (ESE). 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 Central Luzon at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:03 PM when the sun reaches -19.58. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Central Luzon, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Central Luzon 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 5:33 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:33 AM.