Sunrise & sunset times in Lima, Peru
On Friday 2 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:04 in Lima. All times are shown in the America/Lima timezone.
Today in Lima
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Lima 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 Lima when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Lima (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Lima’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:54 | 18:40 | 12:17 | 12h 45m |
| February | 06:07 | 18:36 | 12:22 | 12h 28m |
| March | 06:11 | 18:21 | 12:16 | 12h 09m |
| April | 06:13 | 18:02 | 12:08 | 11h 49m |
| May | 06:17 | 17:51 | 12:04 | 11h 33m |
| June | 06:26 | 17:51 | 12:08 | 11h 25m |
| July | 06:29 | 17:58 | 12:14 | 11h 28m |
| August | 06:21 | 18:03 | 12:12 | 11h 42m |
| September | 06:02 | 18:04 | 12:03 | 12h 01m |
| October | 05:43 | 18:04 | 11:53 | 12h 21m |
| November | 05:32 | 18:12 | 11:52 | 12h 40m |
| December | 05:38 | 18:28 | 12:03 | 12h 49m |
Solar year in Lima (2026)
Day length in Lima swings by 1h 25m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Lima
Longest day in Lima: 12h 42m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 18m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 8m.
Moon tonight in Lima
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Lima today?▼
The sun rises at 05:50 America/Lima in Lima, Peru today.
What time is sunset in Lima today?▼
The sun sets at 18:04 America/Lima in Lima today.
How long is the day in Lima today?▼
Daylight in Lima today lasts 12 hours and 13 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lima?▼
The morning golden hour in Lima runs from 05:29 to 06:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:36 to 18:25.
What is the timezone of Lima?▼
Lima 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 Lima?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Lima is 21 December 2026, with 12h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lima?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Lima is 21 June 2026, with 11h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Lima?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Lima swings by 1h 25m.