Today in Las Palmas, Spain, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 9:03 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 51m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Las Palmas is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Las Palmas
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Las Palmas runs from N/A to 7:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:29 PM and lasts until 9:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Las Palmas sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Las Palmas falls exactly at 2:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 73.93 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Las Palmas. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Las Palmas?
At Las Palmas's latitude of 28.1288694°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 286.34° (WNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Las Palmas are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 28.1288694, -15.4349015. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Las Palmas (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 Las Palmas versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:12 AM | 9:03 PM | 13h 51m |
| 2025 | 7:12 AM | 9:03 PM | 13h 51m |
| 2021 | 7:12 AM | 9:03 PM | 13h 51m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Las Palmas today?
In Las Palmas, the sun rises at exactly 7:12 AM and sets at 9:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 51m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Las Palmas today?
Today, morning golden hour in Las Palmas runs from N/A to 7:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:29 PM and lasts until 9:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Las Palmas shift every day?
At Las Palmas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 286.34° (WNW). 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 Las Palmas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:07 PM when the sun reaches 73.93. This produces an extreme UV level for Las Palmas. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Las Palmas 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 7:12 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:12 AM.