Sunrise and Sunset in Maipú Today
In Maipú, Chile, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:12 and sets at 19:50. The day length is 12h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 13:30.
Maipú: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Maipú at 13:30 – 1 h 30 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 4 at 06:25, the latest on April 4 at 07:57.
The sun sets earliest on June 11 at 17:41 and latest on January 6 at 20:56.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
Maipú 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 | 06:48 | 20:55 | 14 h 7 min | west-southwest 244° | 329 h |
| Feb | 07:18 | 20:34 | 13 h 16 min | west-southwest 254° | 288 h |
| Mar | 07:42 | 20:00 | 12 h 18 min | west 267° | 258 h |
| Apr | 07:05 | 18:20 | 11 h 15 min | west-northwest 281° | 189 h |
| May | 07:27 | 17:50 | 10 h 23 min | west-northwest 292° | 138 h |
| Jun | 07:45 | 17:41 | 9 h 56 min | west-northwest 298° | 111 h |
| Jul | 07:45 | 17:53 | 10 h 8 min | west-northwest 295° | 129 h |
| Aug | 07:21 | 18:14 | 10 h 53 min | west-northwest 286° | 151 h |
| Sep | 07:42 | 19:34 | 11 h 53 min | west 273° | 172 h |
| Oct | 07:01 | 19:56 | 12 h 55 min | west 259° | 230 h |
| Nov | 06:31 | 20:23 | 13 h 52 min | west-southwest 247° | 278 h |
| Dec | 06:27 | 20:49 | 14 h 22 min | west-southwest 241° | 325 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 329 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 111 – 2,598 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Santiago, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Maipú
Morning: 06:56–07:44 · Evening: 19:17–20:05
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Maipú, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 19:17 to 20:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Maipú
Morning: 06:46–06:56 · Evening: 20:05–20:15
The Blue Hour in Maipú offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:46 to 06:56, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:05 to 20:15, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Maipú
Maipú is located at a latitude of -33.51° and a longitude of -70.77°. The city is in the America/Santiago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Maipú vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Maipú
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Maipú. 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 Maipú, with up to 14h 23m 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 Maipú 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 Maipú brings the shortest days with only 9h 56m 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 Maipú
On the same latitude as Maipú
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Maipú (33.5° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Maipú
When does the sun rise in Maipú today?
Today the sun rises in Maipú at 07:12 and sets at 19:50.
How long is the day in Maipú today?
The day lasts 12h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Maipú today?
In the morning from 06:56–07:44, in the evening from 19:17–20:05.
When is the longest day in Maipú?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 56m.
When does it get dark in Maipú today?
It is dark from 20:15, fully dark from 21:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Maipú. All times are in local time. How it is calculated