Today in Castile-La Mancha, Spain, the sun rises at 8:11 AM and sets at 7:49 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 37m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Castile-La Mancha is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Castile-La Mancha
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Castile-La Mancha runs from N/A to 8:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:49 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Castile-La Mancha sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Castile-La Mancha falls exactly at 2:00 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 45.91 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Castile-La Mancha in Autumn. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Castile-La Mancha?
At Castile-La Mancha's latitude of 39.4177902°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 0.23° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Castile-La Mancha are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 39.4177902, -2.6232332. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Castile-La Mancha (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 Castile-La Mancha versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 11h 37m |
| 2025 | 8:11 AM | 7:48 PM | 11h 37m |
| 2021 | 8:11 AM | 7:48 PM | 11h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Castile-La Mancha today?
In Castile-La Mancha, the sun rises at exactly 8:11 AM and sets at 7:49 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Castile-La Mancha today?
Today, morning golden hour in Castile-La Mancha runs from N/A to 8:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:46 PM.
Why does sunrise in Castile-La Mancha shift every day?
At Castile-La Mancha's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 0.23° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Castile-La Mancha at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:00 PM when the sun reaches 45.91. This produces very high UV, typical of Castile-La Mancha in Autumn. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Castile-La Mancha 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 8:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:11 AM.