Sun direction in Iquique (Chile)

For On Now

On 13 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 19:43 in Iquique, giving 12h25mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 13:27. All times are local to Iquique.

Solar data for Iquique

06:50 — Dawn time in Iquique
07:12 — Sunrise time in Iquique
07:15—19:40 — Daylight time in Iquique
13:27 — Solar noon in Iquique
19:43 — Sunset time in Iquique
20:05 — Dusk time in Iquique


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Time :
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Position :
-20.2167,-70.142223
Timezone :
America/Santiago
Daylight duration :
12h25mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:57 — Night
05:57—06:24 — Astronomical twilight
06:24—06:50 — Nautical twilight
06:50—07:12 — Civil twilight
06:50 — Dawn
07:12 — Sunrise
07:15—19:40 — Daylight
13:27 — Solar noon
19:43 — Sunset
20:05 — Dusk
19:43—20:05 — Civil twilight
20:05—20:31 — Nautical twilight
20:31—20:57 — Astronomical twilight
20:57—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Iquique (Chile). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !

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