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Sunrise and sunset in Quito, Ecuador

Monday, October 12

Sunrise5:58 AM
Sunset6:05 PM
Daylight12h 7m

First light 5:37 AM Solar noon 12:01 PM Last light 6:26 PM

Golden hour: 5:58 AM–6:25 AM and 5:37 PM–6:05 PM

Times are local time in Quito. Current time in Quito →

Sunrise and sunset in Quito through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:01 AM6:08 PM12h 7m
Oct 15, 20265:57 AM6:04 PM12h 7m
Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:02 PM12h 7m
Nov 15, 20265:56 AM6:03 PM12h 8m
Dec 1, 20266:00 AM6:08 PM12h 8m
Dec 15, 20266:06 AM6:14 PM12h 8m
Jan 1, 20276:14 AM6:22 PM12h 8m
Jan 15, 20276:20 AM6:28 PM12h 8m
Feb 1, 20276:25 AM6:32 PM12h 8m
Feb 15, 20276:26 AM6:33 PM12h 7m
Mar 1, 20276:24 AM6:31 PM12h 7m
Mar 15, 20276:21 AM6:27 PM12h 7m
Apr 1, 20276:15 AM6:22 PM12h 7m
Apr 15, 20276:12 AM6:18 PM12h 6m
May 1, 20276:09 AM6:15 PM12h 6m
May 15, 20276:08 AM6:15 PM12h 6m
Jun 1, 20276:10 AM6:16 PM12h 6m
Jun 15, 20276:12 AM6:19 PM12h 6m
Jul 1, 20276:15 AM6:22 PM12h 6m
Jul 15, 20276:17 AM6:24 PM12h 6m
Aug 1, 20276:18 AM6:24 PM12h 6m
Aug 15, 20276:16 AM6:23 PM12h 6m
Sep 1, 20276:12 AM6:18 PM12h 6m
Sep 15, 20276:07 AM6:14 PM12h 7m

Calculated for 0.23°S, 78.53°W, including daylight saving time where Quito uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Quito this year

  • Longest day: December 22 (12h 8m)
  • Shortest day: May 4 (12h 6m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 5:55 AM on October 24
  • Latest sunset: 6:33 PM on February 4

Questions

What time is sunrise in Quito today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 6:05 PM in Quito, giving 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Quito?

The longest day in Quito in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Quito?

The shortest day in Quito in 2026 is May 4, with 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Quito?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:55 AM on October 24, and the latest sunset is 6:33 PM on February 4. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Quito?

Today, golden hour in Quito is from sunrise (5:58 AM) to 6:25 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.

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