Today in Lapu-Lapu, Philippines, the sun rises at 5:36 AM and sets at 6:01 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 25m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lapu-Lapu is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lapu-Lapu
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lapu-Lapu runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:33 PM and lasts until 6:01 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Lapu-Lapu's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lapu-Lapu falls exactly at 11:48 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -29.14 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Lapu-Lapu, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lapu-Lapu?
At Lapu-Lapu's latitude of 10.3126722°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 110.29° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lapu-Lapu are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.3126722, 123.9488177. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lapu-Lapu (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 Lapu-Lapu versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 25m |
| 2025 | 5:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2021 | 5:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lapu-Lapu today?
In Lapu-Lapu, the sun rises at exactly 5:36 AM and sets at 6:01 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 25m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lapu-Lapu today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lapu-Lapu runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:33 PM and lasts until 5:59 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lapu-Lapu shift every day?
At Lapu-Lapu's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 110.29° (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 Lapu-Lapu at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:48 AM when the sun reaches -29.14. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Lapu-Lapu, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Lapu-Lapu 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 5:36 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:36 AM.