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What time is sunrise and sunset in Quito?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Quito, Pichincha. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:49 AM
98° EDawn 5:28 AM

Sunrise in Quito was at 5:49:10 AM GMT-5 (16h ago).

Sunset
6:10 PM
262° WDusk 6:31 PM

Sunset in Quito was at 6:10:57 PM GMT-5 (3h 39m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
12h 21m
Darkness
9h 34m
Solar noon
12:00 PM
Sun altitude
55.9° below
Sun direction
254° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:48 AM
99° EDawn 5:28 AM

Sunrise in Quito will be at 5:48:56 AM GMT-5 (in 7h 59m).

Sunset
6:10 PM
261° WDusk 6:31 PM

Sunset in Quito will be at 6:10:45 PM GMT-5 (in 20h 21m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Quito

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
8:56 AM
Moonset
9:22 PM

Calendar

Ecuador Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:53 AM6:14 PM12h 21m
2 Fri5:52 AM6:14 PM12h 21m
3 Sat5:52 AM6:13 PM12h 21m
4 Sun5:52 AM6:13 PM12h 21m
5 Mon5:51 AM6:13 PM12h 21m
6 Tue5:51 AM6:12 PM12h 21m
7 Wed5:51 AM6:12 PM12h 21m
8 Thu5:50 AM6:12 PM12h 21m
9 Fri5:50 AM6:12 PM12h 21m
10 Sat5:50 AM6:11 PM12h 21m
11 Sun5:49 AM6:11 PM12h 21m
12 Mon5:49 AM6:11 PM12h 21m
13 Tue5:49 AM6:11 PM12h 21m
14 Wed5:49 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
Wednesday, October 14
12h 21m 46s of daylight·+2s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:28 AM – 6:31 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a5:49 AM12:00 PM6:10 PMhorizon
Time
9:50 PM
Altitude
-56.0°
Heading
254° WSW
Light
Night

9:50 PM, Night, altitude -56.0 degrees

15 Thu5:48 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
16 Fri5:48 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
17 Sat5:48 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
18 Sun5:48 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
19 Mon5:48 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
20 Tue5:47 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
21 Wed5:47 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
22 Thu5:47 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
23 Fri5:47 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
24 Sat5:47 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
25 Sun5:47 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
26 Mon5:46 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
27 Tue5:46 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
28 Wed5:46 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
29 Thu5:46 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
30 Fri5:46 AM6:09 PM12h 22m
31 Sat5:46 AM6:08 PM12h 22m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Quito from Flickr.

More on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sky igniting above the Cayambe volcano and Quito (Explored)
Sky igniting above the Cayambe volcano and Quito (Explored)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Our Last Sunset in Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador-4172
Our Last Sunset in Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador-4172View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Quito: atardecer sunset
Quito: atardecer sunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Quito sunset, Ecuador
Quito sunset, EcuadorView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Quito sunset, Ecuador
Quito sunset, EcuadorView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Cloud bank and sunrise on the Cayambe volcano (in Explore)
Cloud bank and sunrise on the Cayambe volcano (in Explore)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Good morning Quito
Good morning QuitoView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Quito and the Andes
Quito and the AndesView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset in the spectacular Vista Hermosa (restaurant - 'Lovely View'), Quito´s Historic Center at an elevation of 2,850 metres (9,350 ft) above sea level, Ecuador.
Sunset in the spectacular Vista Hermosa (restaurant - 'Lovely View'), Quito´s Historic Center at an elevation of 2,850 metres (9,350 ft) above sea level, Ecuador.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset in the spectacular Vista Hermosa (restaurant - 'Lovely View'), Quito´s Historic Center at an elevation of 2,850 metres (9,350 ft) above sea level, Ecuador.
Sunset in the spectacular Vista Hermosa (restaurant - 'Lovely View'), Quito´s Historic Center at an elevation of 2,850 metres (9,350 ft) above sea level, Ecuador.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset at San Francisco church in Quito
Sunset at San Francisco church in QuitoView on Flickr
Flickr photo: The Five Minutes After sunset @ Ochoymedio
The Five Minutes After sunset @ OchoymedioView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Quito, Ecuador

What time does the sun rise in Quito today?
Sunrise in Quito today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 5:49 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Quito today?
Sunset today is at 6:10 PM, after 12h 21m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Quito tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:31 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:20 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Quito, Ecuador?
The longest day of 2026 in Quito is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 08m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Quito, Ecuador?
The shortest day of 2026 in Quito, Pichincha is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 12h 06m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Quito get in summer than in winter?
Quito gets 0h 01m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 08m against 12h 06m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Quito?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Quito is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:53 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Quito?
The latest sunset is on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Quito?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, November 2, 2026, with the sun down by 6:01 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Quito?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:24 AM.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?
No. Quito stays on Ecuador Time (UTC-5) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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