Today in Lorca, Spain, the sun rises at 8:07 AM and sets at 7:46 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 39m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lorca is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lorca
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lorca runs from N/A to 8:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:11 PM and lasts until 7:46 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Lorca sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lorca falls exactly at 1:56 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Lorca in Autumn. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lorca?
At Lorca's latitude of 37.6951954°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 1.50° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lorca are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.6951954, -1.772291. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lorca (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 Lorca versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 11h 39m |
| 2025 | 8:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 11h 38m |
| 2021 | 8:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 11h 38m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lorca today?
In Lorca, the sun rises at exactly 8:07 AM and sets at 7:46 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 39m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lorca today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lorca runs from N/A to 8:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:11 PM and lasts until 7:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lorca shift every day?
At Lorca's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 1.50° (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 Lorca at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:56 PM when the sun reaches 47.63. This produces very high UV, typical of Lorca in Autumn. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Lorca 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 8:07 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:07 AM.