Sunrise and sunset times in Quito, 2026
In Quito, Ecuador (0.1807° S, 78.4678° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 December: the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 18:16, giving 12h 08m of daylight. The shortest is 30 August, with 12h 06m of daylight. Local time, America/Guayaquil time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Quito
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:18 | 18:24 | 12h 07m | 89.8° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:12 | 18:19 | 12h 07m | 66.4° | 67° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 06:03 | 18:09 | 12h 06m | 89.7° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:07 | 18:16 | 12h 08m | 66.8° | 113° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Quito, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 05:51 | 06:13 | 12:17 | 67.2° | 18:21 | 18:44 | 12h 08m |
| 15 January | 05:57 | 06:19 | 12:23 | 69.2° | 18:27 | 18:49 | 12h 08m |
| 1 February | 06:02 | 06:23 | 12:27 | 73.2° | 18:31 | 18:52 | 12h 07m |
| 15 February | 06:03 | 06:24 | 12:27 | 77.7° | 18:31 | 18:52 | 12h 07m |
| 1 March | 06:01 | 06:22 | 12:26 | 82.8° | 18:29 | 18:50 | 12h 07m |
| 15 March | 05:58 | 06:19 | 12:22 | 88.2° | 18:26 | 18:46 | 12h 07m |
| 1 April | 05:53 | 06:14 | 12:17 | 85.1° | 18:20 | 18:41 | 12h 06m |
| 15 April | 05:49 | 06:10 | 12:13 | 79.9° | 18:17 | 18:38 | 12h 06m |
| 1 May | 05:46 | 06:07 | 12:10 | 74.6° | 18:14 | 18:35 | 12h 06m |
| 15 May | 05:45 | 06:06 | 12:10 | 70.8° | 18:13 | 18:35 | 12h 07m |
| 1 June | 05:46 | 06:08 | 12:11 | 67.7° | 18:15 | 18:37 | 12h 07m |
| 15 June | 05:48 | 06:11 | 12:14 | 66.5° | 18:17 | 18:40 | 12h 07m |
| 1 July | 05:51 | 06:14 | 12:17 | 66.8° | 18:21 | 18:43 | 12h 07m |
| 15 July | 05:54 | 06:16 | 12:19 | 68.4° | 18:23 | 18:45 | 12h 07m |
| 1 August | 05:55 | 06:16 | 12:20 | 71.9° | 18:23 | 18:45 | 12h 07m |
| 15 August | 05:53 | 06:15 | 12:18 | 75.9° | 18:21 | 18:42 | 12h 06m |
| 1 September | 05:49 | 06:10 | 12:13 | 81.7° | 18:17 | 18:37 | 12h 06m |
| 15 September | 05:45 | 06:05 | 12:09 | 87.0° | 18:12 | 18:32 | 12h 06m |
| 1 October | 05:39 | 06:00 | 12:03 | 86.8° | 18:06 | 18:27 | 12h 07m |
| 15 October | 05:35 | 05:56 | 11:59 | 81.5° | 18:03 | 18:23 | 12h 07m |
| 1 November | 05:32 | 05:53 | 11:57 | 75.6° | 18:01 | 18:22 | 12h 07m |
| 15 November | 05:32 | 05:54 | 11:58 | 71.6° | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12h 08m |
| 1 December | 05:36 | 05:59 | 12:02 | 68.3° | 18:06 | 18:29 | 12h 08m |
| 15 December | 05:42 | 06:05 | 12:09 | 66.9° | 18:13 | 18:35 | 12h 08m |
Terrain around Quito
The terrain around Quito rises up to 8.7° above the horizon (towards the west). On 21 August, the sun appears at 06:29 instead of 06:13 and disappears at 17:44 instead of 18:20: 0h 50m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 06:21 | 06:39 | 18:29 | 18:11 | 11h 33m |
| 21 February | 06:23 | 06:38 | 18:30 | 18:03 | 11h 26m |
| 21 March | 06:17 | 06:30 | 18:24 | 17:51 | 11h 22m |
| 21 April | 06:09 | 06:24 | 18:15 | 17:40 | 11h 17m |
| 21 May | 06:07 | 06:21 | 18:13 | 17:39 | 11h 19m |
| 21 June | 06:12 | 06:27 | 18:19 | 17:46 | 11h 20m |
| 21 July | 06:17 | 06:31 | 18:23 | 17:49 | 11h 19m |
| 21 August | 06:13 | 06:29 | 18:20 | 17:44 | 11h 16m |
| 21 September | 06:03 | 06:16 | 18:10 | 17:37 | 11h 22m |
| 21 October | 05:54 | 06:09 | 18:01 | 17:36 | 11h 28m |
| 21 November | 05:55 | 06:13 | 18:03 | 17:45 | 11h 33m |
| 21 December | 06:07 | 06:26 | 18:16 | 17:59 | 11h 34m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Quito?
In 2026, the sun rises in Quito between 05:53 (on 3 November) and 06:24 (on 11 February), local time (America/Guayaquil). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:12; at the December solstice, it is at 06:07.
What time is sunset in Quito?
In 2026, sunset in Quito ranges from 18:01 (on 1 November) to 18:31 (on 9 February), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Quito?
It is 21 December 2026, with 12h 08m between sunrise (06:07) and sunset (18:16). The shortest day is 30 August, with 12h 06m (sunrise 06:11, sunset 18:17).
How high does the sun get in Quito?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 89.9° at its highest point of the year (on 23 September) and 66.4° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Quito?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 67°) and sets in the west-northwest (293°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (113°) and sets in the west-southwest (247°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the America/Guayaquil time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.