Sunrise and Sunset in Concepción Today
In Concepción, Chile, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:17 and sets at 20:02. The day length is 12h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 13:39.
Concepción: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Concepción at 13:39 – 1 h 39 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 December 6 at 06:26, the latest on April 4 at 08:08.
The sun sets earliest on June 12 at 17:42 and latest on January 4 at 21:14.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
Concepción 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:49 | 21:13 | 14 h 23 min | west-southwest 243° | 328 h |
| Feb | 07:23 | 20:48 | 13 h 25 min | west-southwest 254° | 279 h |
| Mar | 07:50 | 20:10 | 12 h 20 min | west 267° | 252 h |
| Apr | 07:17 | 18:25 | 11 h 8 min | west-northwest 282° | 185 h |
| May | 07:43 | 17:53 | 10 h 10 min | west-northwest 293° | 131 h |
| Jun | 08:03 | 17:42 | 9 h 39 min | west-northwest 299° | 112 h |
| Jul | 08:02 | 17:54 | 9 h 53 min | west-northwest 296° | 134 h |
| Aug | 07:35 | 18:18 | 10 h 43 min | west-northwest 287° | 154 h |
| Sep | 07:52 | 19:43 | 11 h 51 min | west 273° | 196 h |
| Oct | 07:07 | 20:08 | 13 h 1 min | west-southwest 258° | 245 h |
| Nov | 06:34 | 20:40 | 14 h 6 min | west-southwest 246° | 286 h |
| Dec | 06:27 | 21:07 | 14 h 40 min | west-southwest 240° | 317 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 328 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 112 – 2,619 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Concepcion, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Concepción
Morning: 07:01–07:51 · Evening: 19:28–20:18
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Concepción, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:51. The evening golden hour extends from 19:28 to 20:18. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Concepción
Morning: 06:51–07:01 · Evening: 20:18–20:28
The Blue Hour in Concepción offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:51 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:18 to 20:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Concepción
Concepción is located at a latitude of -36.82° and a longitude of -73.04°. The city is in the America/Santiago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Concepción vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Concepción
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Concepción. 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 Concepción, with up to 14h 41m 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 Concepción sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Concepción brings the shortest days with only 9h 38m 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.
Cities near Concepción
On the same latitude as Concepción
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Concepción (36.8° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Concepción
When does the sun rise in Concepción today?
Today the sun rises in Concepción at 07:17 and sets at 20:02.
How long is the day in Concepción today?
The day lasts 12h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Concepción today?
In the morning from 07:01–07:51, in the evening from 19:28–20:18.
When is the longest day in Concepción?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 41m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 38m.
When does it get dark in Concepción today?
It is dark from 20:28, fully dark from 21:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Concepción. All times are in local time. How it is calculated