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Sunrise & Sunset in Davao City

Philippines · 7.07°N, 125.61°E · Today, May 3, 2026

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Sunrise
05:23 AM
Solar Noon
11:34 AM
Sunset
05:45 PM
Daylight
12h 23m

Tomorrow's Sunrise & Sunset in Davao City

Sunrise
05:22 AM
Sunset
05:46 PM
Daylight
12h 23m

Detailed Solar Information

Civil Twilight Start
05:01 AM
Civil Twilight End
06:07 PM
Golden Hour (morning)
Sunrise – 05:51 AM
Golden Hour (evening)
05:17 PM – Sunset
Latitude
7.0707°
Longitude
125.6087°

Next 30 Days

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
May 3(today)05:23 AM05:45 PM12h 23m
May 405:22 AM05:46 PM12h 23m
May 505:22 AM05:46 PM12h 24m
May 605:22 AM05:46 PM12h 24m
May 705:22 AM05:46 PM12h 24m
May 805:21 AM05:46 PM12h 24m
May 905:21 AM05:46 PM12h 25m
May 1005:21 AM05:46 PM12h 25m
May 1105:21 AM05:46 PM12h 25m
May 1205:21 AM05:46 PM12h 26m
May 1305:20 AM05:46 PM12h 26m
May 1405:20 AM05:47 PM12h 26m
May 1505:20 AM05:47 PM12h 26m
May 1605:20 AM05:47 PM12h 27m
May 1705:20 AM05:47 PM12h 27m
May 1805:20 AM05:47 PM12h 27m
May 1905:20 AM05:47 PM12h 28m
May 2005:20 AM05:47 PM12h 28m
May 2105:20 AM05:48 PM12h 28m
May 2205:20 AM05:48 PM12h 28m
May 2305:20 AM05:48 PM12h 28m
May 2405:20 AM05:48 PM12h 29m
May 2505:20 AM05:48 PM12h 29m
May 2605:20 AM05:49 PM12h 29m
May 2705:20 AM05:49 PM12h 29m
May 2805:20 AM05:49 PM12h 30m
May 2905:20 AM05:49 PM12h 30m
May 3005:20 AM05:50 PM12h 30m
May 3105:20 AM05:50 PM12h 30m
Jun 105:20 AM05:50 PM12h 30m

🌅 Golden Hour Guide for Davao City

Morning Golden Hour

Begins at sunrise (05:23 AM) and lasts approximately 30–60 minutes. Warm, directional light from a low angle — ideal for portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Evening Golden Hour

Begins approximately 60 minutes before sunset (05:45 PM). The last light of day turns golden and orange — often more dramatic than the morning.

Civil Twilight

The sky transitions between 05:01 AM and 06:07 PM. Soft, diffuse blue light with no harsh shadows — favored by portrait photographers.

Photography Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Shoot RAW for better exposure latitude. Use a tripod for longer exposures during twilight. Cloudy days can soften and extend golden hour light.

Understanding Daylight in Davao City

Davao City is located at 7.07°N latitude, which determines its seasonal daylight variation. Near the equator, Davao City experiences relatively stable day lengths year-round — rarely more than 30 minutes of variation between the shortest and longest day. Sunrise and sunset shift gradually, and there are no extreme summer or winter daylight swings.

Solar noon in Davao City today is at 11:34 AM — the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This is not necessarily 12:00 PM on the clock; timezone conventions and longitude within a timezone zone can shift solar noon significantly from clock noon. The difference between clock noon and solar noon is called the equation of time, and it varies throughout the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise in Davao City today is at 05:23 AM local time. Sunset is at 05:45 PM.
Davao City has approximately 12h 23m of daylight today.
Solar noon in Davao City today is at 11:34 AM, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Morning golden hour in Davao City is around sunrise (05:23 AM). Evening golden hour starts around 05:17 PM and ends at sunset (05:45 PM).
Davao City is located at 7.0707°N, 125.6087°E. These coordinates are used to calculate precise sunrise and sunset times.
Civil twilight in Davao City begins at 05:01 AM and ends at 06:07 PM. During this time the sun is less than 6° below the horizon, providing enough natural light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Davao City observes the Asia/Manila timezone. This timezone is used to determine local time throughout the region and influences the timing of sunrise, sunset, and solar noon.
As a location 7.1° north, Davao City's sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year based on latitude. Near the equator, Davao City experiences relatively consistent day lengths year-round, with sunrise and sunset times changing gradually. This means less seasonal variation compared to higher latitudes.
Solar noon in Davao City occurs at 11:34 AM local time, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky directly south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere). This moment defines the middle of the daylight period.
In Davao City at latitude 7°, daylight hours vary dramatically between seasons. The difference between the longest day (near summer solstice) and shortest day (near winter solstice) can exceed 4 hours, driven by the tilt of Earth's axis.
Sunrise and sunset times for Davao City are calculated using astronomical algorithms that account for the precise latitude (7.0707°) and longitude (125.6087°), the date, Earth's orbital position, and atmospheric refraction. These factors produce accurate times for solar events.
Today in Davao City: sunrise 05:23 AM, morning golden hour ends before solar noon, solar noon arrives around 11:34 AM, evening golden hour begins around 05:17 PM, civil twilight starts 05:01 AM, sunset 05:45 PM, civil twilight ends 06:07 PM. Each phase has distinct photographic and observational qualities.
Tomorrow in Davao City sunrise is at 05:22 AM and sunset is at 05:46 PM, giving 12h 23m of daylight.
Tonight in Davao City, the moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase with 96% illumination. For exact moonrise and moonset times, visit the dedicated moon page for Davao City.
It gets dark in Davao City at 06:07 PM, when civil twilight ends and the sun drops more than 6° below the horizon. After this point, artificial lighting is needed for most outdoor activities.
It starts getting light in Davao City at 05:01 AM, when morning civil twilight begins — before the official sunrise at 05:23 AM. During civil twilight there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Sunset in Davao City tomorrow is at 05:46 PM, giving 12h 23m of total daylight.
In Davao City today, morning golden hour runs from sunrise at 05:23 AM for about 30–60 minutes. Evening golden hour begins around 05:17 PM and lasts until sunset at 05:45 PM. Civil twilight at 05:01 AM in the morning and 06:07 PM in the evening also provides soft, diffused light ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

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