Today in Magallanes Region, Chile, the sun rises at 8:49 AM and sets at 7:05 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 15m of daylight. That is 3 minutes longer than yesterday—gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Magallanes Region is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Magallanes Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Magallanes Region runs from N/A to 9:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:20 PM and lasts until 7:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Magallanes Region experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 10h 15m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Magallanes Region falls exactly at 1:57 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 0.88 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Magallanes Region, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Magallanes Region?
At Magallanes Region's latitude of -49.2101477°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.10° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Magallanes Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -49.2101477, -73.2194413. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Magallanes 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 Magallanes Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:49 AM | 7:05 PM | 10h 15m |
| 2025 | 8:49 AM | 7:05 PM | 10h 16m |
| 2021 | 8:49 AM | 7:05 PM | 10h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Magallanes Region today?
In Magallanes Region, the sun rises at exactly 8:49 AM and sets at 7:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Magallanes Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Magallanes Region runs from N/A to 9:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:20 PM and lasts until 7:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Magallanes Region shift every day?
At Magallanes Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.10° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Magallanes Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:57 PM when the sun reaches 0.88. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Magallanes Region, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Magallanes 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 8:49 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:49 AM.