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Sun Times in Copiapó
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Copiapó?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Copiapó (America/Santiago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Copiapó?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Copiapó (America/Santiago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Copiapó?
Golden hour times for Copiapó 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 Copiapó?
The day length for Copiapó is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Copiapó?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Copiapó is shown in the times above (America/Santiago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Copiapó?
Sunset and dusk times for Copiapó 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 Copiapó?
Twilight duration in Copiapó 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 Copiapó?
The earliest sunrise in Copiapó in 2026 is at 6:51 AM on October 30 (America/Santiago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Copiapó?
The latest sunset in Copiapó in 2026 is at 8:41 PM on January 9 (America/Santiago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Copiapó?
After sunset in Copiapó, 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 Copiapó 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 Copiapó
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Copiapó on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 40m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 00m |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 26m |
| May | 7:14 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 46m |
| June | 7:29 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 25m |
| July | 7:30 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 34m |
| August | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
| September | 7:38 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 44m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 28m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 52m |