Sunrise and Sunset in Ushuaia Today
In Ushuaia, Argentina, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:40 and sets at 20:01. The day length is 13h 21m. Solar noon is reached at 13:20.
Ushuaia: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Ushuaia at 13:20 – 1 h 20 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 15 at 04:49, the latest on June 25 at 09:59.
The sun sets earliest on June 17 at 17:10 and latest on December 28 at 22:13.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 7 min more daylight than the shortest.
Ushuaia 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 | 05:22 | 22:01 | 16 h 39 min | southwest 230° | 198 h |
| Feb | 06:27 | 21:06 | 14 h 39 min | west-southwest 247° | 159 h |
| Mar | 07:24 | 19:58 | 12 h 33 min | west 266° | 142 h |
| Apr | 08:24 | 18:41 | 10 h 17 min | west-northwest 286° | 116 h |
| May | 09:19 | 17:39 | 8 h 20 min | west-northwest 303° | 95 h |
| Jun | 09:56 | 17:10 | 7 h 14 min | northwest 312° | 72 h |
| Jul | 09:47 | 17:31 | 7 h 44 min | northwest 308° | 83 h |
| Aug | 08:53 | 18:22 | 9 h 28 min | west-northwest 293° | 110 h |
| Sep | 07:39 | 19:18 | 11 h 39 min | west 274° | 136 h |
| Oct | 06:23 | 20:15 | 13 h 52 min | west-southwest 253° | 182 h |
| Nov | 05:17 | 21:19 | 16 h 2 min | southwest 235° | 199 h |
| Dec | 04:49 | 22:07 | 17 h 17 min | southwest 225° | 201 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (312°) in June, southwest (225°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 87° 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 Ushuaia
Morning: 06:18–07:28 · Evening: 19:13–20:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ushuaia, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:18 to 07:28. The evening golden hour extends from 19:13 to 20:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Ushuaia
Morning: 06:03–06:18 · Evening: 20:24–20:39
The Blue Hour in Ushuaia offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:03 to 06:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:24 to 20:39, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Ushuaia
Ushuaia is located at a latitude of -54.80° and a longitude of -68.30°. The city is in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ushuaia vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Ushuaia
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ushuaia. 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 Ushuaia, with up to 17h 20m 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 Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia brings the shortest days with only 7h 12m 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 Ushuaia
When does the sun rise in Ushuaia today?
Today the sun rises in Ushuaia at 06:40 and sets at 20:01.
How long is the day in Ushuaia today?
The day lasts 13h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ushuaia today?
In the morning from 06:18–07:28, in the evening from 19:13–20:24.
When is the longest day in Ushuaia?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 20m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 12m.
When does it get dark in Ushuaia today?
It is dark from 20:39, fully dark from 22:16.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Ushuaia. All times are in local time. How it is calculated