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Sun Times in Santiago Centro
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santiago Centro?
Sunrise in Santiago Centro on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santiago Centro?
Sunset in Santiago Centro on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:54 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santiago Centro?
Morning golden hour in Santiago Centro ends at 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:25 PM.
How long is the day in Santiago Centro?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Santiago Centro there are 12 hours and 36 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santiago Centro?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santiago Centro at 12:36 PM (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santiago Centro?
In Santiago Centro, sunset is at 6:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:10 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santiago Centro?
Twilight in Santiago Centro lasts approximately 76 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 Santiago Centro?
The earliest sunrise in Santiago Centro in 2026 is at 5:52 AM on June 4 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santiago Centro?
The latest sunset in Santiago Centro in 2026 is at 7:21 PM on June 27 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santiago Centro?
After sunset at 6:54 PM in Santiago Centro, civil twilight ends at 7:17 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:10 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santiago Centro 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 Santiago Centro
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santiago Centro on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 59m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 28m |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 09m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 25m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 18m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 51m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:31 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 51m |