Sunrise & sunset times in Santiago, Chile
On Saturday 15 August 2026, the sun rises at 07:20 and sets at 18:13 in Santiago. All times are shown in the America/Santiago timezone.
Today in Santiago
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Golden hour in Santiago today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Santiago when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Santiago (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Santiago’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:48 | 20:55 | 13:52 | 14h 06m |
| February | 07:18 | 20:34 | 13:56 | 13h 15m |
| March | 07:42 | 20:00 | 13:51 | 12h 18m |
| April | 07:04 | 18:19 | 12:42 | 11h 14m |
| May | 07:27 | 17:50 | 12:38 | 10h 23m |
| June | 07:44 | 17:41 | 12:43 | 9h 56m |
| July | 07:44 | 17:52 | 12:48 | 10h 08m |
| August | 07:20 | 18:13 | 12:47 | 10h 52m |
| September | 07:41 | 19:34 | 13:37 | 11h 52m |
| October | 07:01 | 19:55 | 13:28 | 12h 54m |
| November | 06:31 | 20:23 | 13:27 | 13h 51m |
| December | 06:27 | 20:48 | 13:37 | 14h 21m |
Solar year in Santiago (2026)
Day length in Santiago swings by 4h 27m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Santiago
Longest day in Santiago: 14h 13m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 47m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 45m.
Moon tonight in Santiago
Next full moon on 28 August 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Santiago today?▼
The sun rises at 07:20 America/Santiago in Santiago, Chile today.
What time is sunset in Santiago today?▼
The sun sets at 18:13 America/Santiago in Santiago today.
How long is the day in Santiago today?▼
Daylight in Santiago today lasts 10 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Santiago?▼
The morning golden hour in Santiago runs from 06:55 to 07:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:39 to 18:39.
What is the timezone of Santiago?▼
Santiago uses the America/Santiago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Santiago?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Santiago is 21 December 2026, with 14h 23m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Santiago?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Santiago is 21 June 2026, with 9h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Santiago?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Santiago swings by 4h 27m.