Sunrise & sunset times in Medellín, Colombia
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 18:17 in Medellín. All times are shown in the America/Bogota timezone.
Today in Medellín
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Medellín 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 Medellín when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Medellín (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Medellín’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:17 | 18:05 | 12:11 | 11h 48m |
| February | 06:18 | 18:14 | 12:16 | 11h 55m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:13 | 12:11 | 12h 04m |
| April | 05:54 | 18:10 | 12:02 | 12h 15m |
| May | 05:46 | 18:10 | 11:58 | 12h 24m |
| June | 05:48 | 18:17 | 12:02 | 12h 29m |
| July | 05:54 | 18:21 | 12:08 | 12h 26m |
| August | 05:57 | 18:16 | 12:06 | 12h 19m |
| September | 05:52 | 18:01 | 11:57 | 12h 08m |
| October | 05:48 | 17:47 | 11:48 | 11h 58m |
| November | 05:51 | 17:42 | 11:46 | 11h 50m |
| December | 06:04 | 17:50 | 11:57 | 11h 45m |
Solar year in Medellín (2026)
Because Medellín is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 43m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Medellín
Longest day in Medellín: 12h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 22m.
Moon tonight in Medellín
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Medellín today?▼
The sun rises at 05:48 America/Bogota in Medellín, Colombia today.
What time is sunset in Medellín today?▼
The sun sets at 18:17 America/Bogota in Medellín today.
How long is the day in Medellín today?▼
Daylight in Medellín today lasts 12 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Medellín?▼
The morning golden hour in Medellín runs from 05:25 to 06:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:47 to 18:39.
What is the timezone of Medellín?▼
Medellín 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 Medellín?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Medellín is 21 June 2026, with 12h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Medellín?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Medellín is 21 December 2026, with 11h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Medellín?▼
Because Medellín is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 43m. Days are nearly the same length all year.