Sunrise and Sunset in San Clemente Today
In San Clemente, Chile, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:12 and sets at 19:55. The day length is 12h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 13:33.
San Clemente: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in San Clemente at 13:33 – 1 h 33 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 06:23, the latest on April 4 at 08:01.
The sun sets earliest on June 11 at 17:39 and latest on January 5 at 21:05.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
San Clemente 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 | 21:03 | 14 h 17 min | west-southwest 243° | 364 h |
| Feb | 07:19 | 20:40 | 13 h 21 min | west-southwest 254° | 315 h |
| Mar | 07:44 | 20:04 | 12 h 19 min | west 267° | 265 h |
| Apr | 07:10 | 18:21 | 11 h 11 min | west-northwest 282° | 174 h |
| May | 07:34 | 17:49 | 10 h 15 min | west-northwest 293° | 109 h |
| Jun | 07:53 | 17:39 | 9 h 46 min | west-northwest 298° | 79 h |
| Jul | 07:52 | 17:51 | 9 h 59 min | west-northwest 296° | 103 h |
| Aug | 07:27 | 18:14 | 10 h 47 min | west-northwest 286° | 133 h |
| Sep | 07:45 | 19:37 | 11 h 52 min | west 273° | 168 h |
| Oct | 07:02 | 20:01 | 12 h 58 min | west-southwest 259° | 228 h |
| Nov | 06:30 | 20:30 | 14 h 0 min | west-southwest 246° | 297 h |
| Dec | 06:24 | 20:57 | 14 h 33 min | west-southwest 240° | 335 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 364 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 79 – 2,570 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Curico, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in San Clemente
Morning: 06:56–07:45 · Evening: 19:21–20:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In San Clemente, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:45. The evening golden hour extends from 19:21 to 20:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in San Clemente
Morning: 06:46–06:56 · Evening: 20:10–20:21
The Blue Hour in San Clemente 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 20:10 to 20:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About San Clemente
San Clemente is located at a latitude of -35.54° and a longitude of -71.49°. The city is in the America/Santiago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in San Clemente vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in San Clemente
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in San Clemente. 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 Clemente, with up to 14h 34m 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 Clemente 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 Clemente brings the shortest days with only 9h 45m 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 Clemente
On the same latitude as San Clemente
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as San Clemente (35.5° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 43m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in San Clemente
When does the sun rise in San Clemente today?
Today the sun rises in San Clemente at 07:12 and sets at 19:55.
How long is the day in San Clemente today?
The day lasts 12h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in San Clemente today?
In the morning from 06:56–07:45, in the evening from 19:21–20:10.
When is the longest day in San Clemente?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 34m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 45m.
When does it get dark in San Clemente today?
It is dark from 20:21, fully dark from 21:22.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of San Clemente. All times are in local time. How it is calculated