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Sunrise and sunset in Cusco, Peru
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:24 AM–5:53 AM and 5:17 PM–5:46 PM
Times are local time in Cusco. Current time in Cusco →
Sunrise and sunset in Cusco through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 13m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 23m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 36m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 44m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 52m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 55m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 54m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 41m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 32m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 22m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 11m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 58m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 48m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 38m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 30m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 23m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 20m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 20m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 24m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 31m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 39m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 51m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 1m |
Calculated for 13.53°S, 71.97°W, including daylight saving time where Cusco uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cusco this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 55m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 20m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:11 AM on November 14
- Latest sunset: 6:23 PM on January 13
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cusco today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 5:46 PM in Cusco, giving 12 hours 21 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cusco?
The longest day in Cusco in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cusco?
The shortest day in Cusco in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cusco?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:11 AM on November 14, and the latest sunset is 6:23 PM on January 13. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cusco?
Today, golden hour in Cusco is from sunrise (5:24 AM) to 5:53 AM in the morning, and from 5:17 PM to sunset (5:46 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.