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Sun Times in Arica
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Arica?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Arica (America/Santiago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Arica?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Arica (America/Santiago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Arica?
Golden hour times for Arica are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Arica?
The day length for Arica is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Arica?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Arica is shown in the times above (America/Santiago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Arica?
Sunset and dusk times for Arica are displayed above (America/Santiago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Arica?
Twilight duration in Arica varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Arica?
The earliest sunrise in Arica in 2026 is at 7:01 AM on October 31 (America/Santiago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Arica?
The latest sunset in Arica in 2026 is at 8:24 PM on January 15 (America/Santiago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Arica?
After sunset in Arica, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Arica shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Arica
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Arica on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 07m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 8:15 PM | 12h 41m |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 40m |
| May | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 15m |
| June | 7:10 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 02m |
| July | 7:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 07m |
| August | 7:01 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 29m |
| September | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 30m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 59m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 14m |