Sunrise and Sunset in Montevideo Today
In Montevideo, Uruguay, the sun rises today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 05:33 and sets at 19:24. The day length is 13h 51m. Solar noon is reached at 12:28.
Montevideo: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Montevideo at 12:28 – 28 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on December 5 at 05:23, the latest on June 29 at 07:53.
The sun sets earliest on June 12 at 17:39 and latest on January 6 at 20:02.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 42 min more daylight than the shortest.
Montevideo 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 | 05:47 | 20:00 | 14 h 14 min | west-southwest 243° | 287 h |
| Feb | 06:18 | 19:38 | 13 h 20 min | west-southwest 254° | 234 h |
| Mar | 06:43 | 19:02 | 12 h 19 min | west 267° | 224 h |
| Apr | 07:08 | 18:20 | 11 h 12 min | west-northwest 282° | 184 h |
| May | 07:31 | 17:49 | 10 h 18 min | west-northwest 293° | 159 h |
| Jun | 07:50 | 17:39 | 9 h 49 min | west-northwest 298° | 132 h |
| Jul | 07:49 | 17:51 | 10 h 2 min | west-northwest 296° | 148 h |
| Aug | 07:24 | 18:13 | 10 h 49 min | west-northwest 286° | 165 h |
| Sep | 06:44 | 18:36 | 11 h 52 min | west 273° | 188 h |
| Oct | 06:02 | 18:59 | 12 h 57 min | west-southwest 259° | 207 h |
| Nov | 05:30 | 19:28 | 13 h 58 min | west-southwest 246° | 246 h |
| Dec | 05:25 | 19:54 | 14 h 29 min | west-southwest 240° | 274 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 287 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 132 – 2,448 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Montevideo/Carrasco Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Montevideo
Morning: 05:16–06:08 · Evening: 18:48–19:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Montevideo, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:16 to 06:08. The evening golden hour extends from 18:48 to 19:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Montevideo
Morning: 05:05–05:16 · Evening: 19:41–19:51
The Blue Hour in Montevideo offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:05 to 05:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:41 to 19:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Montevideo
Montevideo is located at a latitude of -34.90° and a longitude of -56.16°. The city is in the America/Montevideo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Montevideo vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Montevideo
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Montevideo. 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 Montevideo, with up to 14h 30m 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 Montevideo 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 Montevideo brings the shortest days with only 9h 49m 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 Montevideo
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Montevideo (34.9° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 13h 51m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Montevideo
When does the sun rise in Montevideo today?
Today the sun rises in Montevideo at 05:33 and sets at 19:24.
How long is the day in Montevideo today?
The day lasts 13h 51m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Montevideo today?
In the morning from 05:16–06:08, in the evening from 18:48–19:41.
When is the longest day in Montevideo?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 30m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 49m.
When does it get dark in Montevideo today?
It is dark from 19:51, fully dark from 21:01.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Montevideo. All times are in local time. How it is calculated