Today in Western Region, Uganda, the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 7:05 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 5m 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, Western Region is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Western Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Western Region runs from N/A to 7:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:36 PM and lasts until 7:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Western Region's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Western Region falls exactly at 1:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.13 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Western Region in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Western Region?
At Western Region's latitude of -0.6547242°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.98° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Western Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -0.6547242, 30.6720957. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Western Region (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 Western Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:00 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 5m |
| 2025 | 7:00 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 5m |
| 2021 | 7:00 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 5m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Western Region today?
In Western Region, the sun rises at exactly 7:00 AM and sets at 7:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Western Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Western Region runs from N/A to 7:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:36 PM and lasts until 7:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in Western Region shift every day?
At Western Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.98° (SE). 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 Western Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:03 PM when the sun reaches 53.13. This produces very high UV, typical of Western Region in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Western Region 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 7:00 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:00 AM.