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Sun Times in Tumbes
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tumbes?
Sunrise in Tumbes on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tumbes?
Sunset in Tumbes on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:24 PM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tumbes?
Morning golden hour in Tumbes ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:56 PM.
How long is the day in Tumbes?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Tumbes there are 12 hours and 1 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tumbes?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Tumbes at 12:23 PM (America/Lima). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Tumbes?
In Tumbes, sunset is at 6:24 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:33 PM (America/Lima). Civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Tumbes?
Twilight in Tumbes lasts approximately 70 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 Tumbes?
The earliest sunrise in Tumbes in 2026 is at 5:57 AM on November 4 (America/Lima). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tumbes?
The latest sunset in Tumbes in 2026 is at 6:43 PM on January 29 (America/Lima). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tumbes?
After sunset at 6:24 PM in Tumbes, civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:33 PM (America/Lima).
What these times mean
Solar times in Tumbes 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 Tumbes
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tumbes on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:22 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 18m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 13m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 02m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 57m |
| June | 6:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 55m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 56m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 00m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 6:02 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 11m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 17m |
| December | 6:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 20m |