Today in Cerro Largo Department, Uruguay, the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 6:19 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 18m 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, Cerro Largo Department is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cerro Largo Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cerro Largo Department runs from N/A to 7:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:45 PM and lasts until 6:19 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Cerro Largo Department sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cerro Largo Department falls exactly at 12:39 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 22.99 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cerro Largo Department, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cerro Largo Department?
At Cerro Largo Department's latitude of -32.3°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 240.91° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cerro Largo Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -32.3, -54.3. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cerro Largo 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 Cerro Largo Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:00 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 18m |
| 2025 | 7:00 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 18m |
| 2021 | 7:00 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cerro Largo Department today?
In Cerro Largo Department, the sun rises at exactly 7:00 AM and sets at 6:19 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cerro Largo Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cerro Largo Department runs from N/A to 7:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:45 PM and lasts until 6:16 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cerro Largo Department shift every day?
At Cerro Largo Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 240.91° (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 Cerro Largo Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:39 PM when the sun reaches 22.99. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cerro Largo Department, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Cerro Largo 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 7:00 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:00 AM.