Today in Canelones Department, Uruguay, the sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 6:23 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 14m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 115 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Canelones Department is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Canelones Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Canelones Department runs from N/A to 7:43 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Canelones Department sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Canelones Department falls exactly at 12:46 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 20.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Canelones Department, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Canelones Department?
At Canelones Department's latitude of -34.6°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 241.31° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Canelones Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -34.6, -56. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Canelones 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 Canelones Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:09 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 14m |
| 2025 | 7:09 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 14m |
| 2021 | 7:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 14m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Canelones Department today?
In Canelones Department, the sun rises at exactly 7:09 AM and sets at 6:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 14m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Canelones Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Canelones Department runs from N/A to 7:43 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Canelones Department shift every day?
At Canelones Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 241.31° (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 Canelones Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:46 PM when the sun reaches 20.63. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Canelones Department, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Canelones 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 7:09 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:09 AM.