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Sun Times in Cochrane
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cochrane?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cochrane (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cochrane?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cochrane (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cochrane?
Golden hour times for Cochrane 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 Cochrane?
The day length for Cochrane is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cochrane?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cochrane is shown in the times above (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cochrane?
Sunset and dusk times for Cochrane are displayed above (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cochrane?
Twilight duration in Cochrane 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 Cochrane?
The earliest sunrise in Cochrane in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on December 6 (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cochrane?
The latest sunset in Cochrane in 2026 is at 9:49 PM on December 29 (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cochrane?
After sunset in Cochrane, 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 Cochrane 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 Cochrane
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cochrane on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:15 AM | 9:43 PM | 15h 28m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 01m |
| March | 7:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 26m |
| April | 8:28 AM | 7:11 PM | 10h 43m |
| May | 9:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 9h 16m |
| June | 9:36 AM | 6:05 PM | 8h 30m |
| July | 9:31 AM | 6:21 PM | 8h 50m |
| August | 8:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 10h 06m |
| September | 7:53 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 45m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 26m |
| November | 6:04 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 02m |
| December | 5:48 AM | 9:42 PM | 15h 55m |