Sunrise & sunset times in Cuenca, Ecuador
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:20 in Cuenca. All times are shown in the America/Guayaquil timezone.
Today in Cuenca
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Cuenca 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 Cuenca when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Cuenca (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Cuenca’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:17 | 18:33 | 12:25 | 12h 16m |
| February | 06:24 | 18:36 | 12:30 | 12h 11m |
| March | 06:21 | 18:28 | 12:24 | 12h 07m |
| April | 06:14 | 18:17 | 12:15 | 12h 02m |
| May | 06:12 | 18:11 | 12:12 | 11h 59m |
| June | 06:17 | 18:15 | 12:16 | 11h 57m |
| July | 06:22 | 18:21 | 12:22 | 11h 58m |
| August | 06:19 | 18:20 | 12:20 | 12h 01m |
| September | 06:08 | 18:13 | 12:11 | 12h 05m |
| October | 05:56 | 18:06 | 12:01 | 12h 10m |
| November | 05:53 | 18:08 | 12:00 | 12h 14m |
| December | 06:02 | 18:19 | 12:11 | 12h 17m |
Solar year in Cuenca (2026)
Because Cuenca is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 20m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Cuenca
Longest day in Cuenca: 12h 10m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 50m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 51m.
Moon tonight in Cuenca
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 Cuenca today?▼
The sun rises at 06:22 America/Guayaquil in Cuenca, Ecuador today.
What time is sunset in Cuenca today?▼
The sun sets at 18:20 America/Guayaquil in Cuenca today.
How long is the day in Cuenca today?▼
Daylight in Cuenca today lasts 11 hours and 58 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cuenca?▼
The morning golden hour in Cuenca runs from 06:00 to 06:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:51 to 18:43.
What is the timezone of Cuenca?▼
Cuenca uses the America/Guayaquil timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Cuenca?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Cuenca is 21 December 2026, with 12h 18m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cuenca?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Cuenca is 21 June 2026, with 11h 57m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Cuenca?▼
Because Cuenca is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 20m. Days are nearly the same length all year.