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Sunrise and sunset in Lima, Peru
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:46 AM–6:14 AM and 5:37 PM–6:05 PM
Times are local time in Lima. Current time in Lima →
Sunrise and sunset in Lima through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 12m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 22m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 32m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 40m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 47m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 50m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 49m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 45m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 37m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 29m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 20m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 11m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 50m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 41m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 34m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 28m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 25m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 26m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 29m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 35m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 42m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 2m |
Calculated for 12.05°S, 77.05°W, including daylight saving time where Lima uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Lima this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 50m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 25m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:34 AM on November 9
- Latest sunset: 6:42 PM on January 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Lima today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 6:05 PM in Lima, giving 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Lima?
The longest day in Lima in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lima?
The shortest day in Lima in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Lima?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:34 AM on November 9, and the latest sunset is 6:42 PM on January 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Lima?
Today, golden hour in Lima is from sunrise (5:46 AM) to 6:14 AM in the morning, and from 5:37 PM to sunset (6:05 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.