Today in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 6:45 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 41m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Puerto La Cruz is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Puerto La Cruz
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Puerto La Cruz runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:15 PM and lasts until 6:45 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Puerto La Cruz's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Puerto La Cruz falls exactly at 12:24 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 26.03 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Puerto La Cruz, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Puerto La Cruz?
At Puerto La Cruz's latitude of 10.2028617°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.72° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Puerto La Cruz are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.2028617, -64.6307626. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Puerto La Cruz (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 Puerto La Cruz versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:03 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 41m |
| 2025 | 6:03 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 41m |
| 2021 | 6:03 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Puerto La Cruz today?
In Puerto La Cruz, the sun rises at exactly 6:03 AM and sets at 6:45 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Puerto La Cruz today?
Today, morning golden hour in Puerto La Cruz runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:15 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Puerto La Cruz shift every day?
At Puerto La Cruz's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.72° (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 Puerto La Cruz at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:24 PM when the sun reaches 26.03. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Puerto La Cruz, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Puerto La Cruz 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 6:03 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:03 AM.