South America
Santiago, Chile: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Santiago, Chile. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 16, 2026 in Santiago, Chile, sunrise is at 7:01 AM and sunset is at 7:57 PM (America/Santiago). The day lasts 12h 56m, solar noon is at 1:29 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:34 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:23 PM.
Local date
October 16, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Last refreshed
Oct 16, 2026, 11:34 PM
Today’s solar times in Santiago
Dawn
6:36 AM
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:34 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:23 PM
Sunset
7:57 PM
Dusk
8:22 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 56m
Solar noon
1:29 PM
Coordinates
-33.4569, -70.6483
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -33.4569, longitude -70.6483, and the America/Santiago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Santiago over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 16, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 56m |
| TomorrowOct 17, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 58m |
| +1 weekOct 23, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 10m |
| +1 monthNov 15, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 51m |
What these times mean
Santiago changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Santiago throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 07m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 17m |
| March | 7:43 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 19m |
| April | 7:05 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 16m |
| May | 7:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 24m |
| June | 7:46 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 57m |
| July | 7:45 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 08m |
| August | 7:22 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 52m |
| September | 7:43 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 54m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 51m |
| December | 6:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 21m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:27 AM
November 28
Latest sunset
8:57 PM
January 2
Longest day
14h 22m
December 22
Shortest day
9h 56m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Santiago with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 1:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Sep 12, 2034 | 1:19 PM | 97.4% |
| Feb 28, 2044 | 5:24 PM | 96% |
| Dec 5, 2048 | 12:35 PM | 104.4% |
| Aug 12, 2064 | 1:46 PM | 105% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santiago today?
On October 16, 2026, sunrise in Santiago, Chile is at 7:01 AM and sunset is at 7:57 PM (America/Santiago).
How long is the day in Santiago today?
Today in Santiago, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 56m.
When is golden hour in Santiago?
Morning golden hour in Santiago ends at 7:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:23 PM.
What time is solar noon in Santiago?
Solar noon in Santiago is at 1:29 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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