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Medellín, Colombia: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Medellín, Colombia. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Medellín, Colombia, sunrise is at 5:49 AM and sunset is at 5:48 PM (America/Bogota). The day lasts 11h 59m, solar noon is at 11:49 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:17 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:21 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT-5
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 5:03 AM
Today’s solar times in Medellín
Dawn
5:28 AM
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:17 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:21 PM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Dusk
6:09 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 59m
Solar noon
11:49 AM
Coordinates
6.2450, -75.5715
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 6.2450, longitude -75.5715, and the America/Bogota time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Medellín over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 59m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 59m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 57m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 51m |
What these times mean
Medellín 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 Medellín throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 48m |
| February | 6:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 56m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 15m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 24m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 29m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 27m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 19m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 5:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 50m |
| December | 6:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM
May 14
Latest sunset
6:22 PM
July 4
Longest day
12h 29m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 46m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Medellín 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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Medellín today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Medellín, Colombia is at 5:49 AM and sunset is at 5:48 PM (America/Bogota).
How long is the day in Medellín today?
Today in Medellín, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 59m.
When is golden hour in Medellín?
Morning golden hour in Medellín ends at 6:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:21 PM.
What time is solar noon in Medellín?
Solar noon in Medellín is at 11:49 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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