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Sun Times in Puerto Natales
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Puerto Natales?
Sunrise in Puerto Natales on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 8:33 AM (America/Punta_Arenas). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Puerto Natales?
Sunset in Puerto Natales on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 7:09 PM (America/Punta_Arenas). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Puerto Natales?
Morning golden hour in Puerto Natales ends at 9:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:22 PM.
How long is the day in Puerto Natales?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Puerto Natales there are 10 hours and 36 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Puerto Natales?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Puerto Natales at 1:50 PM (America/Punta_Arenas). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Puerto Natales?
In Puerto Natales, sunset is at 7:09 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:01 PM (America/Punta_Arenas). Civil twilight ends at 7:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Puerto Natales?
Twilight in Puerto Natales lasts approximately 112 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 Puerto Natales?
The earliest sunrise in Puerto Natales in 2026 is at 5:25 AM on December 11 (America/Punta_Arenas). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Puerto Natales?
The latest sunset in Puerto Natales in 2026 is at 10:10 PM on December 24 (America/Punta_Arenas). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Puerto Natales?
After sunset at 7:09 PM in Puerto Natales, civil twilight ends at 7:43 PM — about 34 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:01 PM (America/Punta_Arenas).
What these times mean
Solar times in Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Puerto Natales on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:55 AM | 10:02 PM | 16h 07m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 9:14 PM | 14h 22m |
| March | 7:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 8:35 AM | 7:03 PM | 10h 28m |
| May | 9:23 AM | 6:09 PM | 8h 46m |
| June | 9:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 7h 49m |
| July | 9:49 AM | 6:03 PM | 8h 14m |
| August | 9:02 AM | 6:47 PM | 9h 45m |
| September | 7:54 AM | 7:36 PM | 11h 42m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 40m |
| November | 5:47 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 35m |
| December | 5:25 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 39m |