Today in General Santos, Philippines, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 5:59 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 27m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, General Santos is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in General Santos
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in General Santos runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:29 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, General Santos's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in General Santos falls exactly at 11:45 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -28.09 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for General Santos, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in General Santos?
At General Santos's latitude of 6.1122217°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 479.69° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for General Santos are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 6.1122217, 125.1721893. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in General Santos (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 General Santos versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:31 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2025 | 5:31 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2021 | 5:31 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in General Santos today?
In General Santos, the sun rises at exactly 5:31 AM and sets at 5:59 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in General Santos today?
Today, morning golden hour in General Santos runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:29 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in General Santos shift every day?
At General Santos's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 479.69° (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 General Santos at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:45 AM when the sun reaches -28.09. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for General Santos, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in General Santos 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 5:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:31 AM.