Sunrise and Sunset in Valdivia Today
In Valdivia, Chile, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:16 and sets at 20:05. The day length is 12h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 13:40.
Valdivia: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Valdivia at 13:40 – 1 h 40 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 8 at 06:18, the latest on June 28 at 08:15.
The sun sets earliest on June 13 at 17:34 and latest on January 3 at 21:24.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.
Valdivia 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 | 06:42 | 21:22 | 14 h 40 min | west-southwest 241° | 296 h |
| Feb | 07:19 | 20:53 | 13 h 34 min | west-southwest 253° | 260 h |
| Mar | 07:50 | 20:12 | 12 h 21 min | west 267° | 211 h |
| Apr | 07:21 | 18:23 | 11 h 2 min | west-northwest 282° | 128 h |
| May | 07:51 | 17:47 | 9 h 56 min | west-northwest 294° | 72 h |
| Jun | 08:12 | 17:34 | 9 h 22 min | west-northwest 300° | 47 h |
| Jul | 08:10 | 17:47 | 9 h 37 min | west-northwest 298° | 71 h |
| Aug | 07:40 | 18:14 | 10 h 34 min | west-northwest 287° | 100 h |
| Sep | 07:53 | 19:43 | 11 h 50 min | west 273° | 151 h |
| Oct | 07:05 | 20:12 | 13 h 7 min | west-southwest 258° | 195 h |
| Nov | 06:27 | 20:47 | 14 h 20 min | west-southwest 245° | 219 h |
| Dec | 06:18 | 21:17 | 14 h 59 min | west-southwest 238° | 263 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 62° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 296 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 47 – 2,013 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Valdivia/Pichoy Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Valdivia
Morning: 06:59–07:51 · Evening: 19:29–20:22
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Valdivia, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:59 to 07:51. The evening golden hour extends from 19:29 to 20:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Valdivia
Morning: 06:48–06:59 · Evening: 20:22–20:32
The Blue Hour in Valdivia offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:48 to 06:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:22 to 20:32, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Valdivia
Valdivia is located at a latitude of -39.81° and a longitude of -73.25°. The city is in the America/Santiago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Valdivia vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Valdivia
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Valdivia. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Valdivia, with up to 15h 0m 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 Valdivia 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 Valdivia brings the shortest days with only 9h 21m 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 Valdivia
When does the sun rise in Valdivia today?
Today the sun rises in Valdivia at 07:16 and sets at 20:05.
How long is the day in Valdivia today?
The day lasts 12h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Valdivia today?
In the morning from 06:59–07:51, in the evening from 19:29–20:22.
When is the longest day in Valdivia?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 21m.
When does it get dark in Valdivia today?
It is dark from 20:32, fully dark from 21:39.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Valdivia. All times are in local time. How it is calculated