Today in Antofagasta, Chile, the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 7:42 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 19m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 80 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Antofagasta is currently in its Spring season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Antofagasta
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Antofagasta runs from N/A to 7:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:12 PM and lasts until 7:42 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Antofagasta sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Antofagasta falls exactly at 1:32 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.68 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Antofagasta, typical of its Spring season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Antofagasta?
At Antofagasta's latitude of -23.6463741°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.14° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Antofagasta are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -23.6463741, -70.3980033. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Antofagasta (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Antofagasta versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:22 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 19m |
| 2025 | 7:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 20m |
| 2021 | 7:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Antofagasta today?
In Antofagasta, the sun rises at exactly 7:22 AM and sets at 7:42 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Antofagasta today?
Today, morning golden hour in Antofagasta runs from N/A to 7:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:12 PM and lasts until 7:39 PM.
Why does sunrise in Antofagasta shift every day?
At Antofagasta's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.14° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Antofagasta at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:32 PM when the sun reaches 21.68. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Antofagasta, typical of its Spring season.
Has the sunrise time in Antofagasta changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:21 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:21 AM.