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Sun Times in Chillán
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Chillán?
Sunrise in Chillán on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 7:15 AM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Chillán?
Sunset in Chillán on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:24 PM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Chillán?
Morning golden hour in Chillán ends at 7:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:49 PM.
How long is the day in Chillán?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Chillán there are 11 hours and 8 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Chillán?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Chillán at 12:49 PM (America/Santiago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Chillán?
In Chillán, sunset is at 6:24 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:50 PM (America/Santiago). Civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Chillán?
Twilight in Chillán lasts approximately 86 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Chillán?
The earliest sunrise in Chillán in 2026 is at 6:44 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 Chillán?
The latest sunset in Chillán in 2026 is at 9:10 PM on December 31 (America/Santiago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Chillán?
After sunset at 6:24 PM in Chillán, civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:50 PM (America/Santiago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Chillán 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 Chillán
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Chillán on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 22m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 24m |
| March | 7:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 7:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 09m |
| May | 7:39 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 11m |
| June | 7:58 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 40m |
| July | 7:57 AM | 5:51 PM | 9h 54m |
| August | 7:31 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 44m |
| September | 7:48 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 01m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 05m |
| December | 6:24 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 39m |