Sunrise and Sunset in San Carlos Today
In San Carlos, Chile, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:13 and sets at 19:57. The day length is 12h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 13:35.
San Carlos: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in San Carlos at 13:35 – 1 h 35 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 6 at 06:22, the latest on April 4 at 08:03.
The sun sets earliest on June 12 at 17:38 and latest on January 5 at 21:09.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 59 min more daylight than the shortest.
San Carlos 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 | 06:46 | 21:07 | 14 h 21 min | west-southwest 243° | 328 h |
| Feb | 07:19 | 20:43 | 13 h 24 min | west-southwest 254° | 279 h |
| Mar | 07:46 | 20:06 | 12 h 20 min | west 267° | 252 h |
| Apr | 07:13 | 18:21 | 11 h 9 min | west-northwest 282° | 185 h |
| May | 07:38 | 17:49 | 10 h 11 min | west-northwest 293° | 131 h |
| Jun | 07:57 | 17:38 | 9 h 41 min | west-northwest 299° | 112 h |
| Jul | 07:56 | 17:51 | 9 h 55 min | west-northwest 296° | 134 h |
| Aug | 07:30 | 18:14 | 10 h 44 min | west-northwest 287° | 154 h |
| Sep | 07:47 | 19:38 | 11 h 51 min | west 273° | 196 h |
| Oct | 07:03 | 20:03 | 13 h 0 min | west-southwest 258° | 245 h |
| Nov | 06:30 | 20:34 | 14 h 4 min | west-southwest 246° | 286 h |
| Dec | 06:24 | 21:02 | 14 h 38 min | west-southwest 240° | 317 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 328 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 112 – 2,619 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Concepcion, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in San Carlos
Morning: 06:57–07:47 · Evening: 19:23–20:13
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In San Carlos, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:57 to 07:47. The evening golden hour extends from 19:23 to 20:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in San Carlos
Morning: 06:47–06:57 · Evening: 20:13–20:23
The Blue Hour in San Carlos offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:47 to 06:57, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:13 to 20:23, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About San Carlos
San Carlos is located at a latitude of -36.42° and a longitude of -71.96°. The city is in the America/Santiago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in San Carlos vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in San Carlos
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos, with up to 14h 39m 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos brings the shortest days with only 9h 40m 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 San Carlos
On the same latitude as San Carlos
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as San Carlos (36.4° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in San Carlos
When does the sun rise in San Carlos today?
Today the sun rises in San Carlos at 07:13 and sets at 19:57.
How long is the day in San Carlos today?
The day lasts 12h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in San Carlos today?
In the morning from 06:57–07:47, in the evening from 19:23–20:13.
When is the longest day in San Carlos?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 40m.
When does it get dark in San Carlos today?
It is dark from 20:23, fully dark from 21:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of San Carlos. All times are in local time. How it is calculated