Longest and shortest day in Quito
In Quito, Ecuador, the longest day of 2026 is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 12h 8m of daylight, and the shortest is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 12h 7m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:18 | 18:24 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 06:12 | 18:19 | 12h 7m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:03 | 18:09 | 12h 6m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 06:07 | 18:16 | 12h 8m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:19 | 18:27 | 12h 8m |
| February | 06:24 | 18:31 | 12h 7m |
| March | 06:19 | 18:26 | 12h 7m |
| April | 06:10 | 18:17 | 12h 6m |
| May | 06:06 | 18:13 | 12h 7m |
| June | 06:11 | 18:17 | 12h 7m |
| July | 06:16 | 18:23 | 12h 7m |
| August | 06:15 | 18:21 | 12h 6m |
| September | 06:05 | 18:12 | 12h 6m |
| October | 05:56 | 18:03 | 12h 7m |
| November | 05:54 | 18:02 | 12h 8m |
| December | 06:05 | 18:13 | 12h 8m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Quito
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Quito leans toward the Sun for part of the year and away for the rest. When it leans toward the Sun the days lengthen and the Sun climbs higher; half a year later the opposite happens. The size of the swing depends on how far Quito sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Quito
When is the longest day in Quito?
The longest day in Quito falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 12h 8m of daylight, sunrise at 06:07 and sunset at 18:16.
When is the shortest day in Quito?
The shortest day in Quito falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 12h 7m of daylight, sunrise at 06:12 and sunset at 18:19.
How much does day length change through the year in Quito?
Between the longest and shortest day, Quito gains and loses about 0h 1m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Quito's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.