Today in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay, the sun rises at 7:49 AM and sets at 5:51 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 1m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Ciudad de la Costa is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ciudad de la Costa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ciudad de la Costa runs from N/A to 8:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:13 PM and lasts until 5:51 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Ciudad de la Costa sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ciudad de la Costa falls exactly at 12:50 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.56 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ciudad de la Costa, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ciudad de la Costa?
At Ciudad de la Costa's latitude of -34.8167°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.20° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ciudad de la Costa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -34.8167, -55.95. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ciudad de la Costa (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 Ciudad de la Costa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:49 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 1m |
| 2025 | 7:49 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 1m |
| 2021 | 7:49 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ciudad de la Costa today?
In Ciudad de la Costa, the sun rises at exactly 7:49 AM and sets at 5:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 1m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ciudad de la Costa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ciudad de la Costa runs from N/A to 8:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:13 PM and lasts until 5:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ciudad de la Costa shift every day?
At Ciudad de la Costa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.20° (SW). 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 Ciudad de la Costa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:50 PM when the sun reaches 11.56. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ciudad de la Costa, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Ciudad de la Costa 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 7:49 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:49 AM.