Sunrise & sunset times in Santa Marta, Colombia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 18:24 in Santa Marta. All times are shown in the America/Bogota timezone.
Today in Santa Marta
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Golden hour in Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Santa Marta (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Santa Marta’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:20 | 17:52 | 12:06 | 11h 32m |
| February | 06:17 | 18:04 | 12:10 | 11h 46m |
| March | 06:03 | 18:07 | 12:05 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:45 | 18:08 | 11:56 | 12h 22m |
| May | 05:33 | 18:12 | 11:53 | 12h 38m |
| June | 05:33 | 18:20 | 11:57 | 12h 46m |
| July | 05:41 | 18:24 | 12:02 | 12h 43m |
| August | 05:46 | 18:15 | 12:01 | 12h 29m |
| September | 05:46 | 17:57 | 11:51 | 12h 11m |
| October | 05:46 | 17:38 | 11:42 | 11h 52m |
| November | 05:53 | 17:29 | 11:41 | 11h 36m |
| December | 06:07 | 17:36 | 11:51 | 11h 28m |
Solar year in Santa Marta (2026)
Day length in Santa Marta swings by 1h 19m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Santa Marta
Longest day in Santa Marta: 12h 40m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 20m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 36m.
Moon tonight in Santa Marta
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 Santa Marta today?▼
The sun rises at 05:40 America/Bogota in Santa Marta, Colombia today.
What time is sunset in Santa Marta today?▼
The sun sets at 18:24 America/Bogota in Santa Marta today.
How long is the day in Santa Marta today?▼
Daylight in Santa Marta today lasts 12 hours and 43 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Santa Marta?▼
The morning golden hour in Santa Marta runs from 05:18 to 06:10, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:54 to 18:47.
What is the timezone of Santa Marta?▼
Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Santa Marta is 21 June 2026, with 12h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Santa Marta?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Santa Marta is 21 December 2026, with 11h 28m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Santa Marta?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Santa Marta swings by 1h 19m.