Sunrise & Sunset Today in Santa Elena, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:27 ↑ 66.9° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:27 ↑ 293.0° WNW
Day Length: 11h 59m
Sun Direction: NNW
Sun Altitude: -68.53°
Sun Distance: 152.079 million km
Next Equinox: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (September Equinox)
July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Santa Elena
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:27
↑
67° ENE
|
18:27
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:12 | 19:42 | 05:38 | 19:15 | 06:04 | 18:49 | 12:27 | 152.08 |
| 2 |
06:27
↑
67° ENE
|
18:27
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:12 | 19:42 | 05:39 | 19:16 | 06:04 | 18:50 | 12:27 | 152.08 |
| 3 |
06:28
↑
67° ENE
|
18:27
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:13 | 19:42 | 05:39 | 19:16 | 06:05 | 18:50 | 12:27 | 152.08 |
| 4 |
06:28
↑
67° ENE
|
18:27
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:13 | 19:42 | 05:39 | 19:16 | 06:05 | 18:50 | 12:27 | 152.09 |
| 5 |
06:28
↑
67° ENE
|
18:27
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:13 | 19:42 | 05:39 | 19:16 | 06:05 | 18:50 | 12:27 | 152.09 |
| 6 |
06:28
↑
67° ENE
|
18:28
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:13 | 19:42 | 05:39 | 19:16 | 06:05 | 18:50 | 12:28 | 152.09 |
| 7 |
06:28
↑
68° ENE
|
18:28
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:13 | 19:42 | 05:39 | 19:16 | 06:05 | 18:51 | 12:28 | 152.09 |
| 8 |
06:28
↑
68° ENE
|
18:28
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 01s | 05:14 | 19:42 | 05:40 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:51 | 12:28 | 152.09 |
| 9 |
06:28
↑
68° ENE
|
18:28
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:14 | 19:43 | 05:40 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:51 | 12:28 | 152.09 |
| 10 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:28
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:14 | 19:43 | 05:40 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:51 | 12:28 | 152.08 |
| 11 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:28
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:14 | 19:43 | 05:40 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:51 | 12:28 | 152.08 |
| 12 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:29
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:14 | 19:43 | 05:40 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:51 | 12:29 | 152.08 |
| 13 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:29
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:15 | 19:43 | 05:40 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:51 | 12:29 | 152.07 |
| 14 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:29
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:15 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:51 | 12:29 | 152.06 |
| 15 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:29
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:15 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:06 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 152.06 |
| 16 |
06:29
↑
69° ENE
|
18:29
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:15 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 152.05 |
| 17 |
06:29
↑
69° ENE
|
18:29
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 02s | 05:15 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 152.04 |
| 18 |
06:29
↑
69° ENE
|
18:29
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 59m | +0m 03s | 05:15 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 152.03 |
| 19 |
06:29
↑
69° ENE
|
18:29
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 152.02 |
| 20 |
06:29
↑
69° ENE
|
18:29
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
06:29
↑
70° ENE
|
18:29
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 152.00 |
| 22 |
06:29
↑
70° ENE
|
18:30
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:41 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.99 |
| 23 |
06:29
↑
70° ENE
|
18:30
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.97 |
| 24 |
06:29
↑
70° ENE
|
18:30
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.96 |
| 25 |
06:29
↑
70° ENE
|
18:30
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.94 |
| 26 |
06:29
↑
71° ENE
|
18:30
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:30 | 151.93 |
| 27 |
06:29
↑
71° ENE
|
18:30
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.91 |
| 28 |
06:29
↑
71° ENE
|
18:30
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 03s | 05:16 | 19:43 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.90 |
| 29 |
06:29
↑
71° ENE
|
18:30
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 04s | 05:16 | 19:42 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.88 |
| 30 |
06:29
↑
72° ENE
|
18:30
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 04s | 05:16 | 19:42 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.86 |
| 31 |
06:29
↑
72° ENE
|
18:30
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 00m | +0m 04s | 05:16 | 19:42 | 05:42 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 151.85 |
|
All times are in local time for Santa Elena. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Santa Elena, the earliest sunrise of July is on July 01 or July 02 and the latest sunset of July is on July 22 to 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Santa Elena?
Days in Santa Elena are currently getting longer by about 1s each day, roughly 0 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Santa Elena Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:04-06:13 | 18:41-18:49 |
| Golden hour | 06:13-06:56 | 17:58-18:41 |
Santa Elena's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | 12h 14m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | 11h 59m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 16, 2026 | 06:01 |
| Latest sunset | January 24, 2027 | 18:42 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
The golden hour is the short period just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun sits low in the sky and the light turns warm and soft, a favourite of photographers. The blue hour is the cooler, bluish light during twilight, just before sunrise or after sunset. Both shift throughout the year as the sun's path across the sky changes with the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Santa Elena
What time is sunrise in Santa Elena today?
Sunrise in Santa Elena today is at 06:27 local time.
What time is sunset in Santa Elena today?
Sunset in Santa Elena today is at 18:27 local time.
What time is solar noon in Santa Elena today?
Solar noon in Santa Elena — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:27 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Santa Elena?
In Santa Elena today: civil twilight begins at 06:04 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:49 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Santa Elena?
Nautical twilight in Santa Elena today runs from 05:38 in the morning to 19:15 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Santa Elena for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Santa Elena ends at 19:42 in the evening and resumes at 05:12 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Santa Elena?
Today in Santa Elena, the sun rises at an azimuth of 67° and sets at 293° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
