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Sun Times in Quito-Arma
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Quito-Arma?
Sunrise in Quito-Arma on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 6:14 AM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Quito-Arma?
Sunset in Quito-Arma on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:56 PM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Quito-Arma?
Morning golden hour in Quito-Arma ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:27 PM.
How long is the day in Quito-Arma?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Quito-Arma there are 11 hours and 41 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Quito-Arma?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Quito-Arma at 12:05 PM (America/Lima). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Quito-Arma?
In Quito-Arma, sunset is at 5:56 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:08 PM (America/Lima). Civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Quito-Arma?
Twilight in Quito-Arma 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 Quito-Arma?
The earliest sunrise in Quito-Arma in 2026 is at 5:23 AM on November 14 (America/Lima). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Quito-Arma?
The latest sunset in Quito-Arma in 2026 is at 6:36 PM on January 18 (America/Lima). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Quito-Arma?
After sunset at 5:56 PM in Quito-Arma, civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:08 PM (America/Lima).
What these times mean
Solar times in Quito-Arma 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 Quito-Arma
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Quito-Arma on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:45 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 50m |
| February | 5:59 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 31m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 47m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 29m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 20m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 24m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 40m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:35 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 24m |
| November | 5:23 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 45m |
| December | 5:28 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 55m |