Today in Punta Arenas, Chile, the sun rises at 8:48 AM and sets at 6:47 PM, giving the city exactly 9h 58m of daylight. That is 4 minutes longer than yesterday—gaining about 4 minutes of daylight per day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Punta Arenas is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Punta Arenas
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Punta Arenas runs from N/A to 9:38 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:57 PM and lasts until 6:47 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Punta Arenas experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 9h 58m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Punta Arenas falls exactly at 1:48 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 0.83 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punta Arenas, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Punta Arenas?
At Punta Arenas's latitude of -53.1625688°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.23° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Punta Arenas are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -53.1625688, -70.907822. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Punta Arenas (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 Punta Arenas versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:48 AM | 6:47 PM | 9h 58m |
| 2025 | 8:48 AM | 6:48 PM | 9h 59m |
| 2021 | 8:48 AM | 6:48 PM | 9h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Punta Arenas today?
In Punta Arenas, the sun rises at exactly 8:48 AM and sets at 6:47 PM today. This gives the city a total of 9h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Punta Arenas today?
Today, morning golden hour in Punta Arenas runs from N/A to 9:38 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:57 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Punta Arenas shift every day?
At Punta Arenas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.23° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is gaining about 4 minutes of daylight per day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Punta Arenas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:48 PM when the sun reaches 0.83. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punta Arenas, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Punta Arenas 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 8:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:48 AM.