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Santiago de Cuba, Cuba: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 5:27 PM (America/Havana). The day lasts 11h 18m, solar noon is at 11:48 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:56 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT-5
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 3:42 AM
Today’s solar times in Santiago de Cuba
Dawn
5:46 AM
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:56 PM
Sunset
5:27 PM
Dusk
5:50 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 18m
Solar noon
11:48 AM
Coordinates
20.0229, -75.8217
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 20.0229, longitude -75.8217, and the America/Havana time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Santiago de Cuba over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 18m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 17m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 12m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 58m |
What these times mean
Santiago de Cuba changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Santiago de Cuba throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 03m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 30m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 05m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 20m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 14m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 49m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 12m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 56m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:05 AM
November 1
Latest sunset
7:48 PM
July 2
Longest day
13h 21m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 55m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Santiago de Cuba with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2038 | 8:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Dec 6, 2067 | 9:03 AM | 100.1% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 1:20 PM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santiago de Cuba today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 5:27 PM (America/Havana).
How long is the day in Santiago de Cuba today?
Today in Santiago de Cuba, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 18m.
When is golden hour in Santiago de Cuba?
Morning golden hour in Santiago de Cuba ends at 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:56 PM.
What time is solar noon in Santiago de Cuba?
Solar noon in Santiago de Cuba is at 11:48 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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