Today in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, the sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 9:07 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 52m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife runs from N/A to 7:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:33 PM and lasts until 9:07 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Santa Cruz de Tenerife sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santa Cruz de Tenerife falls exactly at 2:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 73.14 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
At Santa Cruz de Tenerife's latitude of 28.467178°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 286.37° (WNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santa Cruz de Tenerife are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 28.467178, -16.2507843. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:14 AM | 9:07 PM | 13h 52m |
| 2025 | 7:14 AM | 9:07 PM | 13h 52m |
| 2021 | 7:14 AM | 9:07 PM | 13h 52m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santa Cruz de Tenerife today?
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the sun rises at exactly 7:14 AM and sets at 9:07 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 52m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife runs from N/A to 7:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:33 PM and lasts until 9:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santa Cruz de Tenerife shift every day?
At Santa Cruz de Tenerife's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 286.37° (WNW). 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:10 PM when the sun reaches 73.14. This produces an extreme UV level for Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 7:14 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:14 AM.