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Sun Times in Paracas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Paracas?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Paracas (America/Lima). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Paracas?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Paracas (America/Lima). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Paracas?
Golden hour times for Paracas 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 Paracas?
The day length for Paracas is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Paracas?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Paracas is shown in the times above (America/Lima). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Paracas?
Sunset and dusk times for Paracas 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 Paracas?
Twilight duration in Paracas 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 Paracas?
The earliest sunrise in Paracas in 2026 is at 5:26 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 Paracas?
The latest sunset in Paracas in 2026 is at 6:40 PM on January 15 (America/Lima). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Paracas?
After sunset in Paracas, 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 Paracas 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 Paracas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Paracas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:48 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 51m |
| February | 6:03 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 32m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 47m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 28m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 19m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 23m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 39m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:38 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 24m |
| November | 5:27 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 46m |
| December | 5:32 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 57m |