Today in Vina del Mar, Chile, the sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 6:22 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 4m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Vina del Mar is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Vina del Mar
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Vina del Mar runs from N/A to 7:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Vina del Mar sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Vina del Mar falls exactly at 12:50 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 7.61 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Vina del Mar, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Vina del Mar?
At Vina del Mar's latitude of -33.0244535°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.09° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Vina del Mar are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -33.0244535, -71.5517636. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Vina del Mar (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 Vina del Mar versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 4m |
| 2025 | 7:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 4m |
| 2021 | 7:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Vina del Mar today?
In Vina del Mar, the sun rises at exactly 7:18 AM and sets at 6:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Vina del Mar today?
Today, morning golden hour in Vina del Mar runs from N/A to 7:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:20 PM.
Why does sunrise in Vina del Mar shift every day?
At Vina del Mar's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.09° (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 Vina del Mar at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:50 PM when the sun reaches 7.61. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Vina del Mar, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Vina del Mar 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 7:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:18 AM.