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Sunrise and sunset in Cartagena, Colombia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:51 AM–6:19 AM and 5:19 PM–5:47 PM
Times are local time in Cartagena. Current time in Cartagena →
Sunrise and sunset in Cartagena through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 2m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 54m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 39m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 34m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 31m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 35m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 41m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 48m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 56m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 4m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 13m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 21m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 30m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 36m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 41m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 44m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 43m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 41m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 35m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 28m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 19m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 11m |
Calculated for 10.40°N, 75.49°W, including daylight saving time where Cartagena uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cartagena this year
- Longest day: June 21 (12h 44m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 31m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:40 AM on May 21
- Latest sunset: 6:29 PM on July 5
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cartagena today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 5:47 PM in Cartagena, giving 11 hours 56 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cartagena?
The longest day in Cartagena in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cartagena?
The shortest day in Cartagena in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cartagena?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:40 AM on May 21, and the latest sunset is 6:29 PM on July 5. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cartagena?
Today, golden hour in Cartagena is from sunrise (5:51 AM) to 6:19 AM in the morning, and from 5:19 PM to sunset (5:47 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.