Sunrise and Sunset in Punta Arenas Today
In Punta Arenas, Chile, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:55 and sets at 20:08. The day length is 13h 12m. Solar noon is reached at 13:31.
Punta Arenas: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Punta Arenas at 13:31 – 1 h 31 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 14 at 05:11, the latest on June 25 at 10:00.
The sun sets earliest on June 16 at 17:30 and latest on December 28 at 22:12.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 26 min more daylight than the shortest.
Punta Arenas 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 | 05:42 | 22:03 | 16 h 21 min | southwest 232° | 225 h |
| Feb | 06:42 | 21:12 | 14 h 30 min | west-southwest 248° | 187 h |
| Mar | 07:36 | 20:07 | 12 h 32 min | west 266° | 157 h |
| Apr | 08:31 | 18:54 | 10 h 23 min | west-northwest 286° | 119 h |
| May | 09:22 | 17:56 | 8 h 34 min | west-northwest 302° | 95 h |
| Jun | 09:57 | 17:30 | 7 h 34 min | northwest 310° | 72 h |
| Jul | 09:49 | 17:50 | 8 h 1 min | northwest 306° | 86 h |
| Aug | 08:59 | 18:37 | 9 h 38 min | west-northwest 292° | 119 h |
| Sep | 07:49 | 19:29 | 11 h 41 min | west 273° | 147 h |
| Oct | 06:37 | 20:22 | 13 h 46 min | west-southwest 254° | 201 h |
| Nov | 05:35 | 21:22 | 15 h 47 min | west-southwest 236° | 216 h |
| Dec | 05:11 | 22:06 | 16 h 56 min | southwest 227° | 233 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (227°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 83° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: December with 233 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 72 – 1,857 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Punta Arenas Airport, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Punta Arenas
Morning: 06:34–07:41 · Evening: 19:22–20:29
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Punta Arenas, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:34 to 07:41. The evening golden hour extends from 19:22 to 20:29. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Punta Arenas
Morning: 06:20–06:34 · Evening: 20:29–20:43
The Blue Hour in Punta Arenas offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:20 to 06:34, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:29 to 20:43, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is located at a latitude of -53.16° and a longitude of -70.92°. The city is in the America/Punta_Arenas timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Punta Arenas vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Punta Arenas
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Punta Arenas. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Punta Arenas, with up to 16h 58m 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 Punta Arenas sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Punta Arenas brings the shortest days with only 7h 32m 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 Punta Arenas
When does the sun rise in Punta Arenas today?
Today the sun rises in Punta Arenas at 06:55 and sets at 20:08.
How long is the day in Punta Arenas today?
The day lasts 13h 12m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Punta Arenas today?
In the morning from 06:34–07:41, in the evening from 19:22–20:29.
When is the longest day in Punta Arenas?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 58m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 32m.
When does it get dark in Punta Arenas today?
It is dark from 20:43, fully dark from 22:14.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Punta Arenas. All times are in local time. How it is calculated