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Quito Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Ecuador
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Quito, Ecuador, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Quito, Ecuador, sunrise is at 6:14 AM and sunset is at 6:21 PM (America/Guayaquil). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:51 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT-5
Updated hourly
America/Guayaquil
Today’s solar times in Quito
Dawn
5:52 AM
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:51 PM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Dusk
6:43 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
-0.2298, -78.5250
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -0.2298, longitude -78.5250, and the America/Guayaquil time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Quito over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 06m |
What these times mean
Quito 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 Quito throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| February | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 07m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 06m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 06m |
| June | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 06m |
| July | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 06m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 06m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 08m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:55 AM
October 24
Latest sunset
6:33 PM
February 4
Longest day
12h 08m
December 22
Shortest day
12h 06m
May 4
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Quito today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Quito, Ecuador is at 6:14 AM and sunset is at 6:21 PM (America/Guayaquil).
How long is the day in Quito today?
Today in Quito, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Quito?
Morning golden hour in Quito ends at 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:51 PM.
What time is solar noon in Quito?
Solar noon in Quito is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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