Sunrise & sunset times in Cartagena, Colombia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 18:28 in Cartagena. All times are shown in the America/Bogota timezone.
Today in Cartagena
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Golden hour in Cartagena 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 Cartagena when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Cartagena (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Cartagena’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:23 | 17:59 | 12:11 | 11h 35m |
| February | 06:21 | 18:10 | 12:16 | 11h 48m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:12 | 12:10 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:51 | 18:12 | 12:01 | 12h 21m |
| May | 05:40 | 18:16 | 11:58 | 12h 36m |
| June | 05:40 | 18:24 | 12:02 | 12h 43m |
| July | 05:47 | 18:28 | 12:08 | 12h 40m |
| August | 05:52 | 18:20 | 12:06 | 12h 27m |
| September | 05:51 | 18:02 | 11:57 | 12h 10m |
| October | 05:50 | 17:44 | 11:47 | 11h 53m |
| November | 05:57 | 17:36 | 11:46 | 11h 38m |
| December | 06:11 | 17:42 | 11:57 | 11h 31m |
Solar year in Cartagena (2026)
Day length in Cartagena swings by 1h 13m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Cartagena
Longest day in Cartagena: 12h 37m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 23m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 33m.
Moon tonight in Cartagena
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Cartagena today?▼
The sun rises at 05:47 America/Bogota in Cartagena, Colombia today.
What time is sunset in Cartagena today?▼
The sun sets at 18:28 America/Bogota in Cartagena today.
How long is the day in Cartagena today?▼
Daylight in Cartagena today lasts 12 hours and 40 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cartagena?▼
The morning golden hour in Cartagena runs from 05:24 to 06:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:58 to 18:50.
What is the timezone of Cartagena?▼
Cartagena uses the America/Bogota timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Cartagena?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Cartagena is 21 June 2026, with 12h 44m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cartagena?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Cartagena is 21 December 2026, with 11h 31m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Cartagena?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Cartagena swings by 1h 13m.