Sunrise and Sunset in Rio Grande Today
In Rio Grande, Argentina, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:39 and sets at 19:57. The day length is 13h 18m. Solar noon is reached at 13:18.
Rio Grande: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Rio Grande at 13:18 – 1 h 18 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 04:54, the latest on June 25 at 09:50.
The sun sets earliest on June 16 at 17:14 and latest on December 28 at 22:03.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 42 min more daylight than the shortest.
Rio Grande 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 | 05:25 | 21:53 | 16 h 28 min | southwest 231° | 198 h |
| Feb | 06:27 | 21:00 | 14 h 33 min | west-southwest 247° | 159 h |
| Mar | 07:22 | 19:55 | 12 h 32 min | west 266° | 142 h |
| Apr | 08:19 | 18:40 | 10 h 21 min | west-northwest 286° | 116 h |
| May | 09:12 | 17:41 | 8 h 29 min | west-northwest 302° | 95 h |
| Jun | 09:48 | 17:14 | 7 h 26 min | northwest 311° | 72 h |
| Jul | 09:39 | 17:34 | 7 h 55 min | northwest 307° | 83 h |
| Aug | 08:48 | 18:22 | 9 h 34 min | west-northwest 293° | 110 h |
| Sep | 07:36 | 19:16 | 11 h 40 min | west 274° | 136 h |
| Oct | 06:23 | 20:11 | 13 h 48 min | west-southwest 254° | 182 h |
| Nov | 05:19 | 21:12 | 15 h 53 min | southwest 236° | 199 h |
| Dec | 04:54 | 21:58 | 17 h 4 min | southwest 226° | 201 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (226°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 84° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: December with 201 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 72 – 1,693 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Rio Grande B.A., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Rio Grande
Morning: 06:17–07:26 · Evening: 19:11–20:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rio Grande, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:17 to 07:26. The evening golden hour extends from 19:11 to 20:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rio Grande
Morning: 06:03–06:17 · Evening: 20:20–20:34
The Blue Hour in Rio Grande offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:03 to 06:17, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:20 to 20:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rio Grande
Rio Grande is located at a latitude of -53.79° and a longitude of -67.71°. The city is in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rio Grande vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rio Grande
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande, with up to 17h 6m 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande brings the shortest days with only 7h 25m 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 Rio Grande
When does the sun rise in Rio Grande today?
Today the sun rises in Rio Grande at 06:39 and sets at 19:57.
How long is the day in Rio Grande today?
The day lasts 13h 18m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rio Grande today?
In the morning from 06:17–07:26, in the evening from 19:11–20:20.
When is the longest day in Rio Grande?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 6m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 25m.
When does it get dark in Rio Grande today?
It is dark from 20:34, fully dark from 22:07.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rio Grande. All times are in local time. How it is calculated