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Cuenca Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Ecuador
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cuenca, Ecuador, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Cuenca, Ecuador, sunrise is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:12 PM (America/Guayaquil). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:09 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:33 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT-5
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 3:07 AM
Today’s solar times in Cuenca
Dawn
5:45 AM
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:33 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:45 PM
Sunset
6:12 PM
Dusk
6:33 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:09 PM
Coordinates
-2.8953, -78.9963
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -2.8953, longitude -78.9963, and the America/Guayaquil time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cuenca over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 12m |
What these times mean
Cuenca 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 Cuenca throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 16m |
| February | 6:25 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 12m |
| March | 6:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 03m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 59m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 57m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 58m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 01m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 10m |
| November | 5:54 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 15m |
| December | 6:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 17m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:54 AM
October 27
Latest sunset
6:38 PM
February 3
Longest day
12h 17m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 57m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cuenca 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% |
| Sep 12, 2034 | 11:19 AM | 97.4% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 8:32 AM | 99.1% |
| May 31, 2049 | 8:59 AM | 96.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cuenca today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Cuenca, Ecuador is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:12 PM (America/Guayaquil).
How long is the day in Cuenca today?
Today in Cuenca, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Cuenca?
Morning golden hour in Cuenca ends at 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cuenca?
Solar noon in Cuenca is at 12:09 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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