Today in Cartagena, Spain, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 8:51 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 25m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Cartagena is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cartagena
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cartagena runs from N/A to 8:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:15 PM and lasts until 8:51 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Cartagena sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cartagena falls exactly at 2:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 64.50 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Cartagena in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cartagena?
At Cartagena's latitude of 37.6155018°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 355.74° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cartagena are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.6155018, -0.987511. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cartagena (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 Cartagena versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:26 AM | 8:51 PM | 13h 25m |
| 2025 | 7:26 AM | 8:50 PM | 13h 24m |
| 2021 | 7:26 AM | 8:50 PM | 13h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cartagena today?
In Cartagena, the sun rises at exactly 7:26 AM and sets at 8:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 25m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cartagena today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cartagena runs from N/A to 8:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:15 PM and lasts until 8:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cartagena shift every day?
At Cartagena's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 355.74° (N). 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 Cartagena at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:08 PM when the sun reaches 64.50. This produces very high UV, typical of Cartagena in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Cartagena 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 7:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:26 AM.