Today in Araucania Region, Chile, the sun rises at 8:07 AM and sets at 5:42 PM, giving the city exactly 9h 34m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Araucania Region is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Araucania Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Araucania Region runs from N/A to 8:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:00 PM and lasts until 5:42 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Araucania Region sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Araucania Region falls exactly at 12:55 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -2.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Araucania Region, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Araucania Region?
At Araucania Region's latitude of -38.6678955°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.37° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Araucania Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -38.6678955, -72.2610066. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Araucania Region (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 Araucania Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:07 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 34m |
| 2025 | 8:07 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 34m |
| 2021 | 8:07 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 34m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Araucania Region today?
In Araucania Region, the sun rises at exactly 8:07 AM and sets at 5:42 PM today. This gives the city a total of 9h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Araucania Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Araucania Region runs from N/A to 8:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:00 PM and lasts until 5:39 PM.
Why does sunrise in Araucania Region shift every day?
At Araucania Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.37° (WSW). 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 Araucania Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:55 PM when the sun reaches -2.06. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Araucania Region, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Araucania Region 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 8:07 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:07 AM.