Today in Artigas Department, Uruguay, the sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 6:30 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 19m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 116 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Artigas Department is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Artigas Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Artigas Department runs from N/A to 7:43 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:30 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Artigas Department sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Artigas Department falls exactly at 12:51 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.47 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Artigas Department, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Artigas Department?
At Artigas Department's latitude of -30.6°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 243.13° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Artigas Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -30.6, -57. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Artigas Department (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 Artigas Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:11 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 19m |
| 2025 | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 20m |
| 2021 | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Artigas Department today?
In Artigas Department, the sun rises at exactly 7:11 AM and sets at 6:30 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Artigas Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Artigas Department runs from N/A to 7:43 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:58 PM and lasts until 6:28 PM.
Why does sunrise in Artigas Department shift every day?
At Artigas Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 243.13° (WSW). 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 Artigas Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:51 PM when the sun reaches 21.47. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Artigas Department, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Artigas Department 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 7:10 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:10 AM.