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Sun Times in Río Gallegos
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Río Gallegos?
Sunrise in Río Gallegos on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 8:06 AM (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Río Gallegos?
Sunset in Río Gallegos on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 7:06 PM (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Río Gallegos?
Morning golden hour in Río Gallegos ends at 8:52 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Río Gallegos?
On Friday, September 4, 2026 in Río Gallegos there are 10 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Río Gallegos?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Río Gallegos at 1:35 PM (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Río Gallegos?
In Río Gallegos, sunset is at 7:06 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:57 PM (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). Civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Río Gallegos?
Twilight in Río Gallegos lasts approximately 111 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 Río Gallegos?
The earliest sunrise in Río Gallegos in 2026 is at 5:13 AM on December 9 (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Río Gallegos?
The latest sunset in Río Gallegos in 2026 is at 9:57 PM on December 27 (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Río Gallegos?
After sunset at 7:06 PM in Río Gallegos, civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM — about 34 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:57 PM (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos).
What these times mean
Solar times in Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Río Gallegos on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:43 AM | 9:49 PM | 16h 06m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 22m |
| March | 7:30 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 8:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 29m |
| May | 9:09 AM | 5:56 PM | 8h 47m |
| June | 9:42 AM | 5:32 PM | 7h 50m |
| July | 9:35 AM | 5:50 PM | 8h 15m |
| August | 8:48 AM | 6:34 PM | 9h 46m |
| September | 7:41 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 42m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 40m |
| November | 5:35 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 34m |
| December | 5:13 AM | 9:51 PM | 16h 38m |