Today in Fray Bentos, Uruguay, the sun rises at 7:55 AM and sets at 6:04 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 9m 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, Fray Bentos is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Fray Bentos
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Fray Bentos runs from N/A to 8:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:28 PM and lasts until 6:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Fray Bentos sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Fray Bentos falls exactly at 1:00 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 10.97 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Fray Bentos, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Fray Bentos?
At Fray Bentos's latitude of -33.1333°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 235.02° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Fray Bentos are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -33.1333, -58.3. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Fray Bentos (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 Fray Bentos versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:55 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 9m |
| 2025 | 7:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 9m |
| 2021 | 7:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Fray Bentos today?
In Fray Bentos, the sun rises at exactly 7:55 AM and sets at 6:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Fray Bentos today?
Today, morning golden hour in Fray Bentos runs from N/A to 8:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:28 PM and lasts until 6:02 PM.
Why does sunrise in Fray Bentos shift every day?
At Fray Bentos's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 235.02° (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 Fray Bentos at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:00 PM when the sun reaches 10.97. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Fray Bentos, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Fray Bentos 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 7:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:55 AM.