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Sun Times in Cristóbal Colón
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cristóbal Colón?
Sunrise in Cristóbal Colón on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:08 AM (America/Bogota). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cristóbal Colón?
Sunset in Cristóbal Colón on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:16 PM (America/Bogota). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cristóbal Colón?
Morning golden hour in Cristóbal Colón ends at 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:48 PM.
How long is the day in Cristóbal Colón?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Cristóbal Colón there are 12 hours and 7 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cristóbal Colón?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cristóbal Colón at 12:12 PM (America/Bogota). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cristóbal Colón?
In Cristóbal Colón, sunset is at 6:16 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:25 PM (America/Bogota). Civil twilight ends at 6:37 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cristóbal Colón?
Twilight in Cristóbal Colón lasts approximately 70 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 Cristóbal Colón?
The earliest sunrise in Cristóbal Colón in 2026 is at 5:52 AM on October 21 (America/Bogota). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cristóbal Colón?
The latest sunset in Cristóbal Colón in 2026 is at 6:28 PM on February 5 (America/Bogota). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cristóbal Colón?
After sunset at 6:16 PM in Cristóbal Colón, civil twilight ends at 6:37 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:25 PM (America/Bogota).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cristóbal Colón 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 Cristóbal Colón
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cristóbal Colón on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 05m |
| February | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 06m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 07m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 09m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 09m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 09m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 5:54 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 06m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 05m |
| December | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 05m |