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Cali Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Colombia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cali, Colombia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Cali, Colombia, sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:02 PM (America/Bogota). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:59 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:23 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT-5
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 12:44 AM
Today’s solar times in Cali
Dawn
5:35 AM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:23 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:35 PM
Sunset
6:02 PM
Dusk
6:23 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
Coordinates
3.4305, -76.5199
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 3.4305, longitude -76.5199, and the America/Bogota time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cali over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 01m |
What these times mean
Cali 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 Cali throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 57m |
| February | 6:21 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 01m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 12m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 16m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 19m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 18m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 14m |
| September | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 5:51 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 03m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 58m |
| December | 6:04 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 55m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:50 AM
October 22
Latest sunset
6:22 PM
February 16
Longest day
12h 19m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 55m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cali with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2028 | 10:08 AM | 92.1% |
| Nov 14, 2031 | 4:07 PM | 101.1% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 8:32 AM | 99.1% |
| May 31, 2049 | 8:59 AM | 96.3% |
| Jul 12, 2056 | 3:21 PM | 98.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cali today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Cali, Colombia is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:02 PM (America/Bogota).
How long is the day in Cali today?
Today in Cali, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Cali?
Morning golden hour in Cali ends at 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cali?
Solar noon in Cali is at 11:59 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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