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Sun Times in La Cruz
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in La Cruz?
Sunrise in La Cruz on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 7:17 AM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in La Cruz?
Sunset in La Cruz on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:19 PM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in La Cruz?
Morning golden hour in La Cruz ends at 7:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
How long is the day in La Cruz?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in La Cruz there are 11 hours and 1 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in La Cruz?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in La Cruz at 12:48 PM (America/Santiago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in La Cruz?
In La Cruz, sunset is at 6:19 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:42 PM (America/Santiago). Civil twilight ends at 6:44 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in La Cruz?
Twilight in La Cruz lasts approximately 83 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 La Cruz?
The earliest sunrise in La Cruz in 2026 is at 6:46 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 La Cruz?
The latest sunset in La Cruz in 2026 is at 8:57 PM on January 5 (America/Santiago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in La Cruz?
After sunset at 6:19 PM in La Cruz, civil twilight ends at 6:44 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:42 PM (America/Santiago).
What these times mean
Solar times in La Cruz 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 La Cruz
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in La Cruz on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 04m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 14m |
| March | 7:44 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 7:06 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 16m |
| May | 7:28 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 26m |
| June | 7:45 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 00m |
| July | 7:45 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 11m |
| August | 7:22 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 55m |
| September | 7:43 AM | 7:36 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 53m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 49m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 18m |