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Sun Times in Nazca
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nazca?
Sunrise in Nazca on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:13 AM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nazca?
Sunset in Nazca on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 5:53 PM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nazca?
Morning golden hour in Nazca ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:24 PM.
How long is the day in Nazca?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Nazca there are 11 hours and 39 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Nazca?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Nazca at 12:03 PM (America/Lima). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Nazca?
In Nazca, sunset is at 5:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:05 PM (America/Lima). Civil twilight ends at 6:15 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Nazca?
Twilight in Nazca lasts approximately 72 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 Nazca?
The earliest sunrise in Nazca in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on November 18 (America/Lima). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Nazca?
The latest sunset in Nazca in 2026 is at 6:36 PM on January 13 (America/Lima). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Nazca?
After sunset at 5:53 PM in Nazca, civil twilight ends at 6:15 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:05 PM (America/Lima).
What these times mean
Solar times in Nazca 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 Nazca
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Nazca on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:42 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 54m |
| February | 5:56 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 34m |
| March | 6:03 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 26m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 15m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 20m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 37m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:32 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 25m |
| November | 5:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 48m |
| December | 5:24 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 00m |