Sunrise & sunset times in General Santos, Philippines
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 17:58 in General Santos. All times are shown in the Asia/Manila timezone.
Today in General Santos
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Golden hour in General Santos today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in General Santos when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in General Santos (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at General Santos’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:54 | 17:42 | 11:48 | 11h 48m |
| February | 05:55 | 17:51 | 11:53 | 11h 55m |
| March | 05:45 | 17:50 | 11:48 | 12h 04m |
| April | 05:31 | 17:46 | 11:39 | 12h 15m |
| May | 05:23 | 17:47 | 11:35 | 12h 23m |
| June | 05:25 | 17:54 | 11:39 | 12h 28m |
| July | 05:31 | 17:58 | 11:45 | 12h 26m |
| August | 05:34 | 17:53 | 11:43 | 12h 19m |
| September | 05:30 | 17:39 | 11:34 | 12h 09m |
| October | 05:25 | 17:24 | 11:25 | 11h 59m |
| November | 05:28 | 17:19 | 11:23 | 11h 50m |
| December | 05:41 | 17:27 | 11:34 | 11h 46m |
Solar year in General Santos (2026)
Because General Santos is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 42m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in General Santos
Longest day in General Santos: 12h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 20m.
Moon tonight in General Santos
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in General Santos today?▼
The sun rises at 05:31 Asia/Manila in General Santos, Philippines today.
What time is sunset in General Santos today?▼
The sun sets at 17:58 Asia/Manila in General Santos today.
How long is the day in General Santos today?▼
Daylight in General Santos today lasts 12 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in General Santos?▼
The morning golden hour in General Santos runs from 05:09 to 06:01, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:29 to 18:21.
What is the timezone of General Santos?▼
General Santos uses the Asia/Manila timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in General Santos?▼
The longest day of 2026 in General Santos is 21 June 2026, with 12h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in General Santos?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in General Santos is 22 December 2026, with 11h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in General Santos?▼
Because General Santos is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 42m. Days are nearly the same length all year.