Sunrise and Sunsetin Cusco, Peru
Tuesday, 16 February 2027
Sunrise
Sunset
The sun is 12 hours 31 minutes above the horizon (the length of the day).
Astronomical dawn (first rays of light) begins at 4:33 AM and at 7:30 PM it is completely dark (the end of astronomical twilight).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February 2027, Monday | 5:40 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 41m |
| 2 February 2027, Tuesday | 5:41 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 40m |
| 3 February 2027, Wednesday | 5:41 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 39m |
| 4 February 2027, Thursday | 5:42 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 39m |
| 5 February 2027, Friday | 5:42 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 38m |
| 6 February 2027, Saturday | 5:42 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 37m |
| 7 February 2027, Sunday | 5:43 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 37m |
| 8 February 2027, Monday | 5:43 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 36m |
| 9 February 2027, Tuesday | 5:44 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 35m |
| 10 February 2027, Wednesday | 5:44 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 35m |
| 11 February 2027, Thursday | 5:44 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 34m |
| 12 February 2027, Friday | 5:45 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 33m |
| 13 February 2027, Saturday | 5:45 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 33m |
| 14 February 2027, Sunday | 5:45 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 32m |
| 15 February 2027, Monday | 5:46 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 31m |
| 16 February 2027, Tuesday | 5:46 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 31m |
| 17 February 2027, Wednesday | 5:46 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 30m |
| 18 February 2027, Thursday | 5:46 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 29m |
| 19 February 2027, Friday | 5:47 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 28m |
| 20 February 2027, Saturday | 5:47 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 28m |
| 21 February 2027, Sunday | 5:47 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 27m |
| 22 February 2027, Monday | 5:47 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 26m |
| 23 February 2027, Tuesday | 5:48 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 26m |
| 24 February 2027, Wednesday | 5:48 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 25m |
| 25 February 2027, Thursday | 5:48 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 24m |
| 26 February 2027, Friday | 5:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 23m |
| 27 February 2027, Saturday | 5:49 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 23m |
| 28 February 2027, Sunday | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 22m |
Cusco sits at 3,400 metres in a high-Andean valley, with dry-season mornings (May to October) offering clear skies and minimal haze. The Inca ruins on the surrounding hills give direct sight lines to both the eastern and western horizon.
Best sunrise spots in Cusco
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Sacsayhuamán
The large Inca terraces face east over the entire Cusco valley; the outer esplanade is free to enter, while the main ruins require the Boleto Turístico (130 PEN). Arrive before 6 a.m. to have the site to yourself before tour groups.
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Cristo Blanco
Free-access hilltop at 3,700 m directly above Sacsayhuamán, reachable by taxi from the centre in about 10 minutes (15-20 PEN) or on foot uphill from San Blas. The eastern face of the statue looks straight down the valley toward the sunrise.
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Tambomachay
This Inca ceremonial bath site is 8 km north of Cusco on the Pisac road, at roughly 3,765 m on open plateau with an unobstructed eastern horizon. Included in the Boleto Turístico; traffic is almost nonexistent at sunrise.
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Q'enqo
Inca rock shrine 3 km northeast of the city centre on open ground with a clear eastern horizon; included in the Boleto Turístico. Considerably fewer visitors than Sacsayhuamán at this hour.
Best sunset spots in Cusco
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Cristo Blanco
Facing southwest, the viewpoint gives a clear line to the mountains that ring the city and catches the last light of the day. The area is lit after dark so there is no need to rush down.
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Mirador San Cristóbal
The terrace in front of the Iglesia San Cristóbal faces west and northwest over the colonial rooftops of the historic centre and the Plaza de Armas. Free, about 10 minutes on foot from the Plaza via Calle Pumacurco.
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Mirador de San Blas
Small open terrace in the San Blas artisan quarter, west-facing and free of charge, about 10 minutes uphill from the Plaza de Armas through steep cobbled lanes.