Sun Times in Machupicchu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Machupicchu?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Machupicchu (America/Lima). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Machupicchu?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Machupicchu (America/Lima). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Machupicchu?
Golden hour times for Machupicchu 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 Machupicchu?
The day length for Machupicchu is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Machupicchu?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Machupicchu is shown in the times above (America/Lima). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Machupicchu?
Sunset and dusk times for Machupicchu are displayed above (America/Lima). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Machupicchu?
Twilight duration in Machupicchu 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 Machupicchu?
The earliest sunrise in Machupicchu in 2026 is at 5:12 AM on November 16 (America/Lima). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Machupicchu?
The latest sunset in Machupicchu in 2026 is at 6:24 PM on January 16 (America/Lima). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Machupicchu?
After sunset in Machupicchu, 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 Machupicchu 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 Machupicchu
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Machupicchu on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:35 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 49m |
| February | 5:48 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 31m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 48m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 30m |
| June | 6:10 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 21m |
| July | 6:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 25m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 40m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:24 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 23m |
| November | 5:13 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 43m |
| December | 5:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 54m |
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