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Sunrise and sunset in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:02 AM–6:30 AM and 5:43 PM–6:11 PM
Times are local time in Guayaquil. Current time in Guayaquil →
Sunrise and sunset in Guayaquil through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 8m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 9m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 11m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 13m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 15m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 15m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 14m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 12m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 11m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 9m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 7m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 5m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 4m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 2m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 1m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 0m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 0m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 0m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 0m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 1m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 3m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 4m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 6m |
Calculated for 2.17°S, 79.83°W, including daylight saving time where Guayaquil uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Guayaquil this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 15m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (12h 0m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:58 AM on October 28
- Latest sunset: 6:40 PM on January 30
Questions
What time is sunrise in Guayaquil today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 6:11 PM in Guayaquil, giving 12 hours 9 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Guayaquil?
The longest day in Guayaquil in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Guayaquil?
The shortest day in Guayaquil in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Guayaquil?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:58 AM on October 28, and the latest sunset is 6:40 PM on January 30. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Guayaquil?
Today, golden hour in Guayaquil is from sunrise (6:02 AM) to 6:30 AM in the morning, and from 5:43 PM to sunset (6:11 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.