Today in Salto, Uruguay, the sun rises at 7:50 AM and sets at 6:07 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 17m 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, Salto is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Salto
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Salto runs from N/A to 8:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:31 PM and lasts until 6:07 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Salto sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Salto falls exactly at 12:58 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 12.21 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Salto, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Salto?
At Salto's latitude of -31.3833°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 235.10° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Salto are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -31.3833, -57.9667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Salto (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 Salto versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:50 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 17m |
| 2025 | 7:50 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 17m |
| 2021 | 7:50 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Salto today?
In Salto, the sun rises at exactly 7:50 AM and sets at 6:07 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 17m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Salto today?
Today, morning golden hour in Salto runs from N/A to 8:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:31 PM and lasts until 6:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Salto shift every day?
At Salto's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 235.10° (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 Salto at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:58 PM when the sun reaches 12.21. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Salto, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Salto 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 7:50 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:50 AM.