Today in Valencia, Venezuela, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 6:58 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, Valencia is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Valencia
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Valencia runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:28 PM and lasts until 6:58 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Valencia's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Valencia falls exactly at 12:38 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 22.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valencia, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Valencia?
At Valencia's latitude of 10.170026°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.63° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Valencia are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.170026, -68.0003987. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Valencia (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 Valencia versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:17 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 41m |
| 2025 | 6:17 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 41m |
| 2021 | 6:17 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Valencia today?
In Valencia, the sun rises at exactly 6:17 AM and sets at 6:58 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Valencia today?
Today, morning golden hour in Valencia runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:28 PM and lasts until 6:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Valencia shift every day?
At Valencia's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.63° (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 Valencia at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:38 PM when the sun reaches 22.90. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Valencia, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Valencia 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 6:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:17 AM.