Sunrise and Sunset in El Calafate Today
In El Calafate, Argentina, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 20:11. The day length is 13h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 13:36.
El Calafate: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in El Calafate at 13:36 – 1 h 36 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 13 at 05:32, the latest on June 25 at 09:50.
The sun sets earliest on June 16 at 17:50 and latest on December 30 at 22:02.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 25 min more daylight than the shortest.
El Calafate 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 | 06:01 | 21:55 | 15 h 54 min | southwest 235° |
| Feb | 06:55 | 21:10 | 14 h 15 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Mar | 07:42 | 20:11 | 12 h 29 min | west 266° |
| Apr | 08:32 | 19:05 | 10 h 33 min | west-northwest 285° |
| May | 09:17 | 18:13 | 8 h 56 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Jun | 09:48 | 17:50 | 8 h 3 min | northwest 307° |
| Jul | 09:42 | 18:08 | 8 h 27 min | west-northwest 304° |
| Aug | 08:57 | 18:50 | 9 h 52 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Sep | 07:53 | 19:36 | 11 h 43 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:47 | 20:23 | 13 h 36 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Nov | 05:52 | 21:16 | 15 h 24 min | west-southwest 239° |
| Dec | 05:32 | 21:56 | 16 h 24 min | southwest 230° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (230°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 77° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in El Calafate
Morning: 06:42–07:45 · Evening: 19:28–20:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In El Calafate, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:42 to 07:45. The evening golden hour extends from 19:28 to 20:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in El Calafate
Morning: 06:29–06:42 · Evening: 20:32–20:45
The Blue Hour in El Calafate offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:29 to 06:42, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:32 to 20:45, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About El Calafate
El Calafate is located at a latitude of -50.34° and a longitude of -72.26°. The city is in the America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in El Calafate vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in El Calafate
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in El Calafate. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 El Calafate, with up to 16h 26m 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 El Calafate sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in El Calafate brings the shortest days with only 8h 1m 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 El Calafate
When does the sun rise in El Calafate today?
Today the sun rises in El Calafate at 07:04 and sets at 20:10.
How long is the day in El Calafate today?
The day lasts 13h 6m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in El Calafate today?
In the morning from 06:44–07:47, in the evening from 19:27–20:30.
When is the longest day in El Calafate?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 1m.
When does it get dark in El Calafate today?
It is dark from 20:43, fully dark from 22:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of El Calafate. All times are in local time. How it is calculated