Sunrise and Sunset in San Carlos del Zulia Today
In San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:35 and sets at 18:35. The day length is 11h 59m. Solar noon is reached at 12:35.
San Carlos del Zulia: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in San Carlos del Zulia at 12:35 – 35 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on May 27 at 06:27, the latest on January 28 at 07:08.
The sun sets earliest on November 15 at 18:23 and latest on July 12 at 19:11.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
San Carlos del Zulia through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:07 | 18:46 | 11 h 39 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Feb | 07:06 | 18:57 | 11 h 51 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Mar | 06:54 | 18:58 | 12 h 4 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:38 | 18:57 | 12 h 19 min | west 280° |
| May | 06:28 | 19:00 | 12 h 32 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Jun | 06:28 | 19:07 | 12 h 39 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 06:35 | 19:11 | 12 h 36 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 06:39 | 19:04 | 12 h 25 min | west-northwest 284° |
| Sep | 06:37 | 18:47 | 12 h 10 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:35 | 18:31 | 11 h 56 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:40 | 18:23 | 11 h 43 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:54 | 18:31 | 11 h 36 min | west-southwest 247° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (247°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 47° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in San Carlos del Zulia
Morning: 06:22–07:03 · Evening: 18:07–18:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In San Carlos del Zulia, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:22 to 07:03. The evening golden hour extends from 18:07 to 18:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in San Carlos del Zulia
Morning: 06:14–06:22 · Evening: 18:47–18:56
The Blue Hour in San Carlos del Zulia offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:14 to 06:22, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:47 to 18:56, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About San Carlos del Zulia
San Carlos del Zulia is located at a latitude of 9.00° and a longitude of -71.93°. The city is in the America/Caracas timezone. Being in the tropics, San Carlos del Zulia has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in San Carlos del Zulia
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to San Carlos del Zulia around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in San Carlos del Zulia last only about 12h 39m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox San Carlos del Zulia has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in San Carlos del Zulia still offer 11h 36m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
Cities near San Carlos del Zulia
On the same latitude as San Carlos del Zulia
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as San Carlos del Zulia (9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 59m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in San Carlos del Zulia
When does the sun rise in San Carlos del Zulia today?
Today the sun rises in San Carlos del Zulia at 06:35 and sets at 18:35.
How long is the day in San Carlos del Zulia today?
The day lasts 11h 59m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in San Carlos del Zulia today?
In the morning from 06:22–07:03, in the evening from 18:07–18:47.
When is the longest day in San Carlos del Zulia?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 36m.
When does it get dark in San Carlos del Zulia today?
It is dark from 18:56, fully dark from 19:44.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of San Carlos del Zulia. All times are in local time. How it is calculated