Today in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, the sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 7:10 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 46m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Punto Fijo is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Punto Fijo
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Punto Fijo runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:39 PM and lasts until 7:10 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Punto Fijo's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Punto Fijo falls exactly at 12:46 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.41 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punto Fijo, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Punto Fijo?
At Punto Fijo's latitude of 11.6931716°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.10° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Punto Fijo are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 11.6931716, -70.1917178. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Punto Fijo (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 Punto Fijo versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:23 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 46m |
| 2025 | 6:23 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 46m |
| 2021 | 6:23 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 46m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Punto Fijo today?
In Punto Fijo, the sun rises at exactly 6:23 AM and sets at 7:10 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Punto Fijo today?
Today, morning golden hour in Punto Fijo runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:39 PM and lasts until 7:07 PM.
Why does sunrise in Punto Fijo shift every day?
At Punto Fijo's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.10° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Punto Fijo at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:46 PM when the sun reaches 21.41. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punto Fijo, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Punto Fijo 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 6:23 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:23 AM.