Sunrise & sunset times in Popayán, Colombia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 18:19 in Popayán. All times are shown in the America/Bogota timezone.
Today in Popayán
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Golden hour in Popayán 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 Popayán when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Popayán (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Popayán’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:16 | 18:15 | 12:15 | 11h 59m |
| February | 06:19 | 18:21 | 12:20 | 12h 02m |
| March | 06:12 | 18:18 | 12:15 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:01 | 18:11 | 12:06 | 12h 10m |
| May | 05:55 | 18:09 | 12:02 | 12h 13m |
| June | 05:59 | 18:14 | 12:07 | 12h 15m |
| July | 06:05 | 18:19 | 12:12 | 12h 14m |
| August | 06:05 | 18:16 | 12:10 | 12h 11m |
| September | 05:57 | 18:05 | 12:01 | 12h 07m |
| October | 05:50 | 17:53 | 11:52 | 12h 03m |
| November | 05:50 | 17:51 | 11:51 | 12h 00m |
| December | 06:02 | 18:01 | 12:01 | 11h 59m |
Solar year in Popayán (2026)
Because Popayán is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 17m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Popayán
Longest day in Popayán: 12h 8m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 52m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 8m.
Moon tonight in Popayán
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 Popayán today?▼
The sun rises at 06:04 America/Bogota in Popayán, Colombia today.
What time is sunset in Popayán today?▼
The sun sets at 18:19 America/Bogota in Popayán today.
How long is the day in Popayán today?▼
Daylight in Popayán today lasts 12 hours and 14 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Popayán?▼
The morning golden hour in Popayán runs from 05:42 to 06:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:50 to 18:42.
What is the timezone of Popayán?▼
Popayán 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 Popayán?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Popayán is 21 June 2026, with 12h 16m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Popayán?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Popayán is 21 December 2026, with 11h 59m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Popayán?▼
Because Popayán is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 17m. Days are nearly the same length all year.