Today in Coquimbo Region, Chile, the sun rises at 7:42 AM and sets at 5:56 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 14m 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, Coquimbo Region is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Coquimbo Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Coquimbo Region runs from N/A to 8:18 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:20 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Coquimbo Region sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Coquimbo Region falls exactly at 12:49 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 2.64 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Coquimbo Region, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Coquimbo Region?
At Coquimbo Region's latitude of -30.7546652°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 241.63° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Coquimbo Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -30.7546652, -70.9005536. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Coquimbo 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 Coquimbo Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:42 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 14m |
| 2025 | 7:42 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 14m |
| 2021 | 7:42 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 14m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Coquimbo Region today?
In Coquimbo Region, the sun rises at exactly 7:42 AM and sets at 5:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 14m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Coquimbo Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Coquimbo Region runs from N/A to 8:18 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:20 PM and lasts until 5:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Coquimbo Region shift every day?
At Coquimbo Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 241.63° (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 Coquimbo Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:49 PM when the sun reaches 2.64. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Coquimbo Region, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Coquimbo 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 7:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:42 AM.