Today in Rivera Department, Uruguay, the sun rises at 7:39 AM and sets at 5:56 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 16m 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, Rivera Department is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rivera Department
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rivera Department runs from N/A to 8:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:20 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Rivera Department sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rivera Department falls exactly at 12:47 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 14.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rivera Department, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rivera Department?
At Rivera Department's latitude of -31.5°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.31° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rivera Department are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -31.5, -55.2. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rivera 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 Rivera Department versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:39 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 16m |
| 2025 | 7:39 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 16m |
| 2021 | 7:39 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rivera Department today?
In Rivera Department, the sun rises at exactly 7:39 AM and sets at 5:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rivera Department today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rivera Department runs from N/A to 8:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:20 PM and lasts until 5:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rivera Department shift every day?
At Rivera Department's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.31° (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 Rivera Department at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:47 PM when the sun reaches 14.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rivera Department, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Rivera 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 7:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:39 AM.