Atacama Desert: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Atacama Desert, Chile, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:10 and sets at 19:38. The day length is 12h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 13:24.
Atacama Desert: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Atacama Desert at 13:24 – 1 h 24 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 28 at 06:40, the latest on April 4 at 07:46.
The sun sets earliest on June 6 at 17:56 and latest on January 13 at 20:29.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 57 min more daylight than the shortest.
Atacama Desert through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:02 | 20:29 | 13 h 26 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 07:24 | 20:16 | 12 h 53 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:38 | 19:52 | 12 h 14 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:50 | 18:22 | 11 h 32 min | west 281° |
| May | 07:03 | 18:01 | 10 h 58 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 07:16 | 17:57 | 10 h 40 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jul | 07:18 | 18:06 | 10 h 48 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 07:02 | 18:19 | 11 h 17 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 07:33 | 19:30 | 11 h 57 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 07:03 | 19:41 | 12 h 38 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:43 | 19:59 | 13 h 16 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 06:43 | 20:19 | 13 h 36 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (295°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 51° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Atacama Desert
Morning: 06:56–07:40 · Evening: 19:08–19:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Atacama Desert, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:40. The evening golden hour extends from 19:08 to 19:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Atacama Desert
Morning: 06:48–06:56 · Evening: 19:52–20:00
The Blue Hour in Atacama Desert offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:48 to 06:56, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:52 to 20:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Atacama Desert
Atacama Desert is located at a latitude of -23.86° and a longitude of -69.13°. The city is in the America/Santiago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Atacama Desert vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Atacama Desert
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Atacama Desert. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Atacama Desert, with up to 13h 37m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Atacama Desert sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Atacama Desert brings the shortest days with only 10h 40m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Atacama Desert
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Atacama Desert (23.9° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 27m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Atacama Desert
When does the sun rise in Atacama Desert today?
Today the sun rises in Atacama Desert at 07:10 and sets at 19:38.
How long is the day in Atacama Desert today?
The day lasts 12h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Atacama Desert today?
In the morning from 06:56–07:40, in the evening from 19:08–19:52.
When is the longest day in Atacama Desert?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 40m.
When does it get dark in Atacama Desert today?
It is dark from 20:00, fully dark from 20:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Atacama Desert. All times are in local time. How it is calculated