Today in Roxas City, Philippines, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 6:07 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 27m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Roxas City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Roxas City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Roxas City runs from N/A to 6:08 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:38 PM and lasts until 6:07 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Roxas City's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Roxas City falls exactly at 11:53 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -27.59 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Roxas City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Roxas City?
At Roxas City's latitude of 11.5895171°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 110.48° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Roxas City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 11.5895171, 122.7500577. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Roxas City (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 Roxas City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:40 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2025 | 5:40 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2021 | 5:40 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Roxas City today?
In Roxas City, the sun rises at exactly 5:40 AM and sets at 6:07 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Roxas City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Roxas City runs from N/A to 6:08 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:38 PM and lasts until 6:05 PM.
Why does sunrise in Roxas City shift every day?
At Roxas City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 110.48° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Roxas City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:53 AM when the sun reaches -27.59. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Roxas City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Roxas City 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 5:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:40 AM.