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Sun Times in Punta Arenas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Punta Arenas?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Punta Arenas (America/Punta_Arenas). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Punta Arenas?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Punta Arenas (America/Punta_Arenas). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Punta Arenas?
Golden hour times for Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
The day length for Punta Arenas is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Punta Arenas?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Punta Arenas is shown in the times above (America/Punta_Arenas). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Punta Arenas?
Sunset and dusk times for Punta Arenas are displayed above (America/Punta_Arenas). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Punta Arenas?
Twilight duration in Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
The earliest sunrise in Punta Arenas in 2026 is at 5:11 AM on December 9 (America/Punta_Arenas). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Punta Arenas?
The latest sunset in Punta Arenas in 2026 is at 10:12 PM on December 24 (America/Punta_Arenas). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Punta Arenas?
After sunset in Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Punta Arenas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:42 AM | 10:03 PM | 16h 21m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 30m |
| March | 7:36 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 32m |
| April | 8:31 AM | 6:54 PM | 10h 23m |
| May | 9:22 AM | 5:56 PM | 8h 34m |
| June | 9:57 AM | 5:30 PM | 7h 34m |
| July | 9:49 AM | 5:50 PM | 8h 01m |
| August | 8:59 AM | 6:37 PM | 9h 38m |
| September | 7:48 AM | 7:29 PM | 11h 41m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 46m |
| November | 5:35 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 47m |
| December | 5:11 AM | 10:06 PM | 16h 56m |