Today in Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 6:30 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 34m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Arica y Parinacota Region is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Arica y Parinacota Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Arica y Parinacota Region runs from N/A to 7:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:01 PM and lasts until 6:30 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Arica y Parinacota Region's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Arica y Parinacota Region falls exactly at 12:43 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 13.86 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Arica y Parinacota Region, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Arica y Parinacota Region?
At Arica y Parinacota Region's latitude of -18.5713496°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.83° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Arica y Parinacota Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -18.5713496, -69.7884774. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Arica y Parinacota 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 Arica y Parinacota Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:56 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 34m |
| 2025 | 6:56 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 34m |
| 2021 | 6:56 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 34m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Arica y Parinacota Region today?
In Arica y Parinacota Region, the sun rises at exactly 6:56 AM and sets at 6:30 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Arica y Parinacota Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Arica y Parinacota Region runs from N/A to 7:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:01 PM and lasts until 6:28 PM.
Why does sunrise in Arica y Parinacota Region shift every day?
At Arica y Parinacota Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.83° (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 Arica y Parinacota Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:43 PM when the sun reaches 13.86. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Arica y Parinacota Region, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Arica y Parinacota 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 6:56 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:56 AM.