Sunrise & Sunset Times in Lima, PE
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Lima, Peru. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Lima's coordinates (12.05° S, 77.04° W).
About sunrise and sunset in Lima
Lima, PE sits at 12.05° S latitude in the tropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 12h 42m (around the summer solstice in December), while the shortest day shrinks to 11h 18m — a year-round swing of 1h 24m. Because Lima is in the eastern part of the Lima time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 308 minutes after clock noon.
Tropical — moderate seasonal day-length variation. The sun rises roughly east, swinging southeast in summer and northeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging southwest in summer and northwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 27 minutes around the equinoxes — a quick transition typical of lower latitudes.
Quick facts for Lima
Solar noon offset reflects Lima's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Lima
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Lima, Peru. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Lima. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Lima
How accurate are the Lima sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Lima's exact coordinates (-12.0464, -77.0428) and time zone (America/Lima). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Lima?
At Lima's latitude of 12.05° S, the longest day stretches to about 12h 42m on the December solstice. The shortest day, on the June solstice, is around 11h 18m — a year-round swing of roughly 1h 24m.
When is golden hour in Lima?
Golden hour in Lima occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Lima sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Lima's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Lima?
In Lima, the sun rises in the east, swinging southeast in summer and northeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging southwest in summer and northwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Lima?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Lima, solar noon arrives roughly 308 minutes after clock noon, because Lima sits in the eastern partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").