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Sunrise and sunset in Medellín, Colombia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:49 AM–6:17 AM and 5:22 PM–5:50 PM
Times are local time in Medellín. Current time in Medellín →
Sunrise and sunset in Medellín through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 4m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 59m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 54m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 50m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 47m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 46m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 46m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 48m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 52m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 56m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 0m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 5m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 11m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 15m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 20m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 24m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 28m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 29m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 29m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 27m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 23m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 20m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 14m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 9m |
Calculated for 6.25°N, 75.57°W, including daylight saving time where Medellín uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Medellín this year
- Longest day: June 21 (12h 29m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 46m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:47 AM on May 15
- Latest sunset: 6:22 PM on July 4
Questions
What time is sunrise in Medellín today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 5:50 PM in Medellín, giving 12 hours 0 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Medellín?
The longest day in Medellín in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Medellín?
The shortest day in Medellín in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Medellín?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:47 AM on May 15, and the latest sunset is 6:22 PM on July 4. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Medellín?
Today, golden hour in Medellín is from sunrise (5:49 AM) to 6:17 AM in the morning, and from 5:22 PM to sunset (5:50 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.