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Cartagena Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Colombia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cartagena, Colombia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 6, 2026 in Cartagena, Colombia, sunrise is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM (America/Bogota). The day lasts 11h 59m, solar noon is at 11:51 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:19 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:22 PM.
Local date
October 6, 2026
Time zone
GMT-5
Last refreshed
Oct 6, 2026, 3:24 PM
Today’s solar times in Cartagena
Dawn
5:30 AM
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:19 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:22 PM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Dusk
6:11 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 59m
Solar noon
11:51 AM
Coordinates
10.3982, -75.4933
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 10.3982, longitude -75.4933, and the America/Bogota time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cartagena over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 6, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 59m |
| TomorrowOct 7, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 59m |
| +1 weekOct 13, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 55m |
| +1 monthNov 5, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 43m |
What these times mean
Cartagena 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 Cartagena throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:25 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 35m |
| February | 6:23 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 48m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 5:52 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 21m |
| May | 5:41 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 36m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 44m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 40m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 28m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 5:51 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 54m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 39m |
| December | 6:12 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 31m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:40 AM
May 21
Latest sunset
6:29 PM
July 5
Longest day
12h 44m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 31m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cartagena with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2031 | 4:07 PM | 101.1% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 8:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 8:32 AM | 99.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| May 31, 2049 | 8:59 AM | 96.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cartagena today?
On October 6, 2026, sunrise in Cartagena, Colombia is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM (America/Bogota).
How long is the day in Cartagena today?
Today in Cartagena, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 59m.
When is golden hour in Cartagena?
Morning golden hour in Cartagena ends at 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:22 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cartagena?
Solar noon in Cartagena is at 11:51 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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