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Cúcuta Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Colombia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cúcuta, Colombia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Cúcuta, Colombia, sunrise is at 5:40 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (America/Bogota). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 11:43 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:08 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:19 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT-5
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 11:07 PM
Today’s solar times in Cúcuta
Dawn
5:19 AM
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:08 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:19 PM
Sunset
5:47 PM
Dusk
6:07 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
11:43 AM
Coordinates
7.9074, -72.5049
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 7.9074, longitude -72.5049, and the America/Bogota time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cúcuta over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 5:43 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 54m |
What these times mean
Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 43m |
| February | 6:09 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 53m |
| March | 5:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 5:42 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 18m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 29m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 35m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 32m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 23m |
| September | 5:41 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:38 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 57m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 46m |
| December | 5:56 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 40m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM
May 18
Latest sunset
6:13 PM
July 9
Longest day
12h 35m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 40m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cúcuta 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% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 8:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 8:32 AM | 99.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cúcuta today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Cúcuta, Colombia is at 5:40 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (America/Bogota).
How long is the day in Cúcuta today?
Today in Cúcuta, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Cúcuta?
Morning golden hour in Cúcuta ends at 6:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:19 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cúcuta?
Solar noon in Cúcuta is at 11:43 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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