Abstract: A user-centric solar visor for vehicles comprising a relatively small visor panel (10) which, after pivoting down to an operational position, can be easily positioned in a roughly orbital path around the user (hence “user-centric”), extended up or down, and pivoted about its center to safely block any problematic direct or reflected solar light. One embodiment of user-centric manipulation of the visor is accomplished by a pivoting horizontal extension bar (24) mounted to the roof of the vehicle in the general vicinity of the user's head. In addition to use as original equipment, the embodiment may be installed as a replacement visor by the use of an adaptor extension arm (42) and an adaptor bracket (44). One alternate embodiment of user-centric manipulation of the visor is accomplished by a recessed visor track (64) attached to the roof of the vehicle describing an arc approximately centered about the user's head.