South America
Montevideo, Uruguay: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Montevideo, Uruguay. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay, sunrise is at 5:37 AM and sunset is at 7:22 PM (America/Montevideo). The day lasts 13h 45m, solar noon is at 12:29 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:12 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:46 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 1:39 PM
Today’s solar times in Montevideo
Dawn
5:10 AM
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:12 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:46 PM
Sunset
7:22 PM
Dusk
7:49 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 45m
Solar noon
12:29 PM
Coordinates
-34.9033, -56.1882
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -34.9033, longitude -56.1882, and the America/Montevideo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Montevideo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 45m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 46m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 57m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 25m |
What these times mean
Montevideo 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 Montevideo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:48 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 14m |
| February | 6:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 21m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 13m |
| May | 7:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 18m |
| June | 7:51 AM | 5:41 PM | 9h 49m |
| July | 7:51 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 01m |
| August | 7:26 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 48m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:03 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 56m |
| November | 5:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 57m |
| December | 5:26 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 29m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM
December 1
Latest sunset
8:03 PM
January 2
Longest day
14h 30m
December 22
Shortest day
9h 48m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Montevideo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 1:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Sep 12, 2034 | 1:19 PM | 97.4% |
| Feb 28, 2044 | 5:24 PM | 96% |
| Dec 5, 2048 | 12:35 PM | 104.4% |
| Oct 13, 2061 | 7:32 AM | 94.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Montevideo today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Montevideo, Uruguay is at 5:37 AM and sunset is at 7:22 PM (America/Montevideo).
How long is the day in Montevideo today?
Today in Montevideo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 45m.
When is golden hour in Montevideo?
Morning golden hour in Montevideo ends at 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:46 PM.
What time is solar noon in Montevideo?
Solar noon in Montevideo is at 12:29 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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