Sunrise & sunset times in Iquitos, Peru
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:56 in Iquitos. All times are shown in the America/Lima timezone.
Today in Iquitos
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Iquitos 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 Iquitos when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Iquitos (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Iquitos’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:53 | 18:11 | 12:02 | 12h 18m |
| February | 06:00 | 18:13 | 12:07 | 12h 13m |
| March | 05:58 | 18:05 | 12:01 | 12h 07m |
| April | 05:52 | 17:53 | 11:52 | 12h 01m |
| May | 05:50 | 17:47 | 11:49 | 11h 56m |
| June | 05:56 | 17:50 | 11:53 | 11h 54m |
| July | 06:01 | 17:56 | 11:59 | 11h 55m |
| August | 05:57 | 17:57 | 11:57 | 11h 59m |
| September | 05:45 | 17:50 | 11:48 | 12h 05m |
| October | 05:33 | 17:44 | 11:38 | 12h 11m |
| November | 05:29 | 17:46 | 11:37 | 12h 17m |
| December | 05:38 | 17:58 | 11:48 | 12h 20m |
Solar year in Iquitos (2026)
Because Iquitos is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 26m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Iquitos
Longest day in Iquitos: 12h 13m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 47m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 48m.
Moon tonight in Iquitos
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 Iquitos today?▼
The sun rises at 06:01 America/Lima in Iquitos, Peru today.
What time is sunset in Iquitos today?▼
The sun sets at 17:56 America/Lima in Iquitos today.
How long is the day in Iquitos today?▼
Daylight in Iquitos today lasts 11 hours and 55 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Iquitos?▼
The morning golden hour in Iquitos runs from 05:39 to 06:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:27 to 18:18.
What is the timezone of Iquitos?▼
Iquitos uses the America/Lima timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Iquitos?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Iquitos is 21 December 2026, with 12h 21m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Iquitos?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Iquitos is 21 June 2026, with 11h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Iquitos?▼
Because Iquitos is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 26m. Days are nearly the same length all year.