Sunrise and Sunset in Santa Cruz Today
In Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:24 and sets at 18:19. The day length is 11h 55m. Solar noon is reached at 12:22.
Santa Cruz: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Santa Cruz at 12:22 – 22 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 2 at 06:03, the latest on January 22 at 07:04.
The sun sets earliest on November 20 at 18:01 and latest on July 8 at 19:08.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.
Santa Cruz 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 | 07:03 | 18:23 | 11 h 20 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Feb | 06:58 | 18:38 | 11 h 39 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 06:41 | 18:44 | 12 h 2 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:20 | 18:48 | 12 h 29 min | west 281° |
| May | 06:05 | 18:55 | 12 h 50 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 06:04 | 19:05 | 13 h 1 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 06:12 | 19:08 | 12 h 56 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 06:19 | 18:57 | 12 h 38 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 06:22 | 18:35 | 12 h 13 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:25 | 18:13 | 11 h 48 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:35 | 18:01 | 11 h 26 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:52 | 18:06 | 11 h 14 min | west-southwest 246° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (246°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 48° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Santa Cruz
Morning: 06:11–06:53 · Evening: 17:50–18:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Santa Cruz, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:11 to 06:53. The evening golden hour extends from 17:50 to 18:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Santa Cruz
Morning: 06:03–06:11 · Evening: 18:32–18:40
The Blue Hour in Santa Cruz offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:03 to 06:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:32 to 18:40, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is located at a latitude of 15.13° and a longitude of -23.56°. The city is in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone. Being in the tropics, Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz last only about 13h 2m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz still offer 11h 14m 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 Santa Cruz
On the same latitude as Santa Cruz
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Santa Cruz (15.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 55m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Santa Cruz
When does the sun rise in Santa Cruz today?
Today the sun rises in Santa Cruz at 06:24 and sets at 18:19.
How long is the day in Santa Cruz today?
The day lasts 11h 55m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Santa Cruz today?
In the morning from 06:11–06:53, in the evening from 17:50–18:32.
When is the longest day in Santa Cruz?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 2m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 14m.
When does it get dark in Santa Cruz today?
It is dark from 18:40, fully dark from 19:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Santa Cruz. All times are in local time. How it is calculated