Deception Island: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Deception Island, Antarctica, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:58 and sets at 19:43. The day length is 13h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 12:50.
Deception Island: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Deception Island at 12:50 – 50 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 18 at 02:51, the latest on June 23 at 10:42.
The sun sets earliest on June 19 at 15:26 and latest on December 24 at 23:10.
The longest day of the year has 15 h 33 min more daylight than the shortest.
Deception Island 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 | 03:43 | 22:38 | 18 h 56 min | southwest 215° | 83 h |
| Feb | 05:24 | 21:07 | 15 h 43 min | west-southwest 240° | 66 h |
| Mar | 06:48 | 19:33 | 12 h 45 min | west 264° | 53 h |
| Apr | 08:14 | 17:49 | 9 h 35 min | west-northwest 291° | 25 h |
| May | 09:37 | 16:19 | 6 h 42 min | northwest 313° | 12 h |
| Jun | 10:39 | 15:26 | 4 h 48 min | north-northwest 327° | 1 h |
| Jul | 10:18 | 15:59 | 5 h 42 min | northwest 321° | 4 h |
| Aug | 08:55 | 17:20 | 8 h 25 min | west-northwest 300° | 20 h |
| Sep | 07:13 | 18:43 | 11 h 30 min | west 274° | 45 h |
| Oct | 05:31 | 20:06 | 14 h 35 min | west-southwest 249° | 56 h |
| Nov | 03:52 | 21:43 | 17 h 51 min | southwest 223° | 85 h |
| Dec | 02:52 | 23:03 | 20 h 11 min | south-southwest 206° | 93 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (327°) in June, south-southwest (206°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 121° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: December with 93 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 1 – 543 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Base Carlini, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Deception Island
Morning: 05:29–06:59 · Evening: 18:42–20:12
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Deception Island, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:29 to 06:59. The evening golden hour extends from 18:42 to 20:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Deception Island
Morning: 05:10–05:29 · Evening: 20:12–20:32
The Blue Hour in Deception Island offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:10 to 05:29, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:12 to 20:32, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Deception Island
Deception Island is located at a latitude of -62.95° and a longitude of -60.65°. The city is in the Antarctica/Palmer timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Deception Island vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Deception Island
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Deception Island. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 12m 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 Deception Island, with up to 20h 17m 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 Deception Island sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Deception Island brings the shortest days with only 4h 44m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Deception Island
When does the sun rise in Deception Island today?
Today the sun rises in Deception Island at 05:58 and sets at 19:43.
How long is the day in Deception Island today?
The day lasts 13h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Deception Island today?
In the morning from 05:29–06:59, in the evening from 18:42–20:12.
When is the longest day in Deception Island?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 44m.
When does it get dark in Deception Island today?
It is dark from 20:32, fully dark from 22:58.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Deception Island. All times are in local time. How it is calculated