Today in Sorsogon City, Philippines, the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 6:03 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 29m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sorsogon City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sorsogon City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sorsogon City runs from N/A to 6:02 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:34 PM and lasts until 6:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Sorsogon City's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sorsogon City falls exactly at 11:48 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -28.42 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sorsogon City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sorsogon City?
At Sorsogon City's latitude of 12.9707848°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 111.34° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sorsogon City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 12.9707848, 124.0052543. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sorsogon 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 Sorsogon City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:33 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 29m |
| 2025 | 5:33 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 29m |
| 2021 | 5:33 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 29m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sorsogon City today?
In Sorsogon City, the sun rises at exactly 5:33 AM and sets at 6:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 29m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sorsogon City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sorsogon City runs from N/A to 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:34 PM and lasts until 6:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sorsogon City shift every day?
At Sorsogon City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 111.34° (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 Sorsogon City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:48 AM when the sun reaches -28.42. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sorsogon City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Sorsogon 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 5:33 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:33 AM.