Sunrise and sunset in Peru today

19:35:47
Friday, October 2, 2026
Sunrise: 05:50Sunset: 18:04Day: 12h 13min Reference: Lima
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Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:04 in Peru (local time, based on Lima). That gives 12h 13min of daylight, with solar noon at 11:57.

The Sun today

It's nighttime now Sunrise in 10h 14min.

Sunrise05:50
Solar noon11:57
Sunset18:04
Day length12h 13min

Compared with yesterday, today is 40s longer, and tomorrow will be 40s longer than today: days are getting longer.

Today's timeline: twilight, sunrise and sunset

Today's local times
EventTime
Astronomical twilight begins (Sun 18° below the horizon)04:40
Nautical twilight begins (12° below)05:05
Civil twilight begins (6° below)05:29
Sunrise05:50
Solar noon11:57
Sunset18:04
Civil twilight ends18:25
Nautical twilight ends18:49
Astronomical twilight ends19:14

Dawn and dusk are not instant. Today in Peru, civil twilight begins 21 minutes before sunrise, so it is already light enough to walk outdoors at 05:29, and it fades about 21 minutes after sunset. Close to the tropics twilight is short, because the Sun sinks almost vertically. Photographers often plan around the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset, when the light is warm and soft, and drivers, cyclists and runners can use these times to know when to switch on lights.

Next 14 days

Sunrise and sunset in Peru over the next 14 days
DateSunriseSunsetSolar noonLengthChange
Fri, Oct 205:5018:04 11:5712h 13min +40s
Sat, Oct 305:5018:04 11:5712h 13min +40s
Sun, Oct 405:4918:04 11:5612h 14min +40s
Mon, Oct 505:4918:04 11:5612h 15min +40s
Tue, Oct 605:4818:04 11:5612h 15min +40s
Wed, Oct 705:4718:04 11:5512h 16min +40s
Thu, Oct 805:4718:04 11:5512h 17min +40s
Fri, Oct 905:4618:04 11:5512h 17min +40s
Sat, Oct 1005:4518:04 11:5512h 18min +40s
Sun, Oct 1105:4518:04 11:5412h 19min +40s
Mon, Oct 1205:4418:04 11:5412h 19min +40s
Tue, Oct 1305:4418:04 11:5412h 20min +39s
Wed, Oct 1405:4318:04 11:5412h 21min +39s
Thu, Oct 1505:4318:04 11:5312h 21min +41s

How daylight changes through the year in Peru

The longest day of 2026 is December 21, with 12h 50min of daylight, and the shortest is June 20, with 11h 25min: a seasonal swing of 1h 25min. The earliest sunrise is at 05:32 (November 13) and the latest at 06:29 (June 30); the earliest sunset is at 17:49 (May 25) and the latest at 18:40 (January 14). At this latitude the change is clear but moderate, and summer, with the longest days, falls around December.

Monthly table: October 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Peru, October
DateSunriseSunsetLengthCivil twilight
Thu, Oct 105:5118:04 12h 12min 05:30 – 18:25
Fri, Oct 205:5018:04 12h 13min 05:29 – 18:25
Sat, Oct 305:5018:04 12h 13min 05:29 – 18:25
Sun, Oct 405:4918:04 12h 14min 05:28 – 18:25
Mon, Oct 505:4918:04 12h 15min 05:27 – 18:25
Tue, Oct 605:4818:04 12h 15min 05:27 – 18:25
Wed, Oct 705:4718:04 12h 16min 05:26 – 18:25
Thu, Oct 805:4718:04 12h 17min 05:25 – 18:25
Fri, Oct 905:4618:04 12h 17min 05:25 – 18:25
Sat, Oct 1005:4518:04 12h 18min 05:24 – 18:25
Sun, Oct 1105:4518:04 12h 19min 05:24 – 18:25
Mon, Oct 1205:4418:04 12h 19min 05:23 – 18:25
Tue, Oct 1305:4418:04 12h 20min 05:22 – 18:26
Wed, Oct 1405:4318:04 12h 21min 05:22 – 18:26
Thu, Oct 1505:4318:04 12h 21min 05:21 – 18:26
Fri, Oct 1605:4218:04 12h 22min 05:21 – 18:26
Sat, Oct 1705:4218:05 12h 23min 05:20 – 18:26
Sun, Oct 1805:4118:05 12h 23min 05:19 – 18:26
Mon, Oct 1905:4018:05 12h 24min 05:19 – 18:26
Tue, Oct 2005:4018:05 12h 25min 05:18 – 18:27
Wed, Oct 2105:3918:05 12h 25min 05:18 – 18:27
Thu, Oct 2205:3918:05 12h 26min 05:17 – 18:27
Fri, Oct 2305:3918:05 12h 26min 05:17 – 18:27
Sat, Oct 2405:3818:06 12h 27min 05:16 – 18:27
Sun, Oct 2505:3818:06 12h 28min 05:16 – 18:28
Mon, Oct 2605:3718:06 12h 28min 05:16 – 18:28
Tue, Oct 2705:3718:06 12h 29min 05:15 – 18:28
Wed, Oct 2805:3618:07 12h 30min 05:15 – 18:28
Thu, Oct 2905:3618:07 12h 30min 05:14 – 18:29
Fri, Oct 3005:3618:07 12h 31min 05:14 – 18:29
Sat, Oct 3105:3518:07 12h 31min 05:13 – 18:29

Where these times come from

All times are calculated astronomically for Lima (12.05° S, 77.04° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Lima, UTC-5). Sunrise and sunset refer to the moment the upper edge of the Sun touches the horizon, already counting atmospheric refraction. They refer to the reference city; other cities in Peru differ by a few minutes for every degree of longitude (about 4 minutes per degree) and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the local clock times can differ a lot. Values are accurate to within about a minute.

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Coordinates used: 12.05° S, 77.04° W

Frequently asked questions

What time does the sun rise and set today in Peru?

Today (October 2) the Sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:04 in Peru, local time (reference: Lima). Solar noon, when the Sun is highest, is at 11:57.

How long is the day today in Peru?

Today has 12h 13min of daylight between sunrise and sunset. Tomorrow will be 40s longer than today.

What are the longest and shortest days of the year in Peru?

In 2026 the longest day is December 21 with 12h 50min of daylight, and the shortest is June 20 with 11h 25min. The difference between them is 1h 25min.

When does it start getting light and dark in Peru?

Civil twilight, when there is enough light to see outdoors without lamps, starts at 05:29 and ends at 18:25. The sky is fully dark only after astronomical twilight ends, at 19:14.

Do these times apply to every city in Peru?

They are calculated for Lima, the reference city. Other cities in Peru differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude, plus the effect of latitude and, in countries with several time zones, of the time zone itself.

Why does day length vary moderately in Peru?

Because the Earth's axis is tilted by about 23.4° and the seasonal swing in daylight grows with latitude. The latitude here is 12.05° S, a mid-latitude region with well-defined seasons but no extremes.