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Sun Times in Tacna
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tacna?
Sunrise in Tacna on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 5:52 AM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tacna?
Sunset in Tacna on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 5:33 PM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tacna?
Morning golden hour in Tacna ends at 6:21 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:03 PM.
How long is the day in Tacna?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Tacna there are 11 hours and 40 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tacna?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Tacna at 11:42 AM (America/Lima). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Tacna?
In Tacna, sunset is at 5:33 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:45 PM (America/Lima). Civil twilight ends at 5:55 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Tacna?
Twilight in Tacna lasts approximately 73 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 Tacna?
The earliest sunrise in Tacna in 2026 is at 4:55 AM on November 21 (America/Lima). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tacna?
The latest sunset in Tacna in 2026 is at 6:23 PM on January 15 (America/Lima). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tacna?
After sunset at 5:33 PM in Tacna, civil twilight ends at 5:55 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:45 PM (America/Lima).
What these times mean
Solar times in Tacna 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 Tacna
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tacna on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 05m |
| February | 5:34 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 40m |
| March | 5:43 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 5:50 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 41m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 5:15 PM | 11h 16m |
| June | 6:09 AM | 5:13 PM | 11h 03m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 09m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 30m |
| September | 5:36 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 5:11 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 30m |
| November | 4:56 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 58m |
| December | 5:00 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 12m |