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Maracaibo, Venezuela: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Maracaibo, Venezuela. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Maracaibo, Venezuela, sunrise is at 6:36 AM and sunset is at 6:30 PM (America/Caracas). The day lasts 11h 54m, solar noon is at 12:33 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:04 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:02 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT-4
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 7:58 AM
Today’s solar times in Maracaibo
Dawn
6:15 AM
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:04 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:02 PM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Dusk
6:51 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 54m
Solar noon
12:33 PM
Coordinates
10.6423, -71.6109
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 10.6423, longitude -71.6109, and the America/Caracas time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Maracaibo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 54m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 50m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 39m |
What these times mean
Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 34m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 48m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 22m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 37m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 45m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 41m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 29m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 54m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 38m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 30m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:24 AM
May 22
Latest sunset
7:14 PM
July 7
Longest day
12h 45m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 30m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Maracaibo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2038 | 9:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 9:32 AM | 99.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| May 31, 2049 | 9:59 AM | 96.3% |
| Jul 12, 2056 | 4:21 PM | 98.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Maracaibo today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Maracaibo, Venezuela is at 6:36 AM and sunset is at 6:30 PM (America/Caracas).
How long is the day in Maracaibo today?
Today in Maracaibo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 54m.
When is golden hour in Maracaibo?
Morning golden hour in Maracaibo ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:02 PM.
What time is solar noon in Maracaibo?
Solar noon in Maracaibo is at 12:33 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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