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Sun Times in Pañacocha
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Pañacocha?
Sunrise in Pañacocha on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 5:58 AM (America/Guayaquil). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Pañacocha?
Sunset in Pañacocha on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 6:04 PM (America/Guayaquil). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Pañacocha?
Morning golden hour in Pañacocha ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:37 PM.
How long is the day in Pañacocha?
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Pañacocha there are 12 hours and 6 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Pañacocha?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Pañacocha at 12:01 PM (America/Guayaquil). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Pañacocha?
In Pañacocha, sunset is at 6:04 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:13 PM (America/Guayaquil). Civil twilight ends at 6:25 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Pañacocha?
Twilight in Pañacocha lasts approximately 69 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 Pañacocha?
The earliest sunrise in Pañacocha in 2026 is at 5:43 AM on November 1 (America/Guayaquil). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Pañacocha?
The latest sunset in Pañacocha in 2026 is at 6:22 PM on February 2 (America/Guayaquil). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Pañacocha?
After sunset at 6:04 PM in Pañacocha, civil twilight ends at 6:25 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:13 PM (America/Guayaquil).
What these times mean
Solar times in Pañacocha 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 Pañacocha
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Pañacocha on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:09 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 09m |
| February | 6:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 08m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 06m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 06m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 06m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 06m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 06m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 07m |
| November | 5:44 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 09m |