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Sun Times in El Castillo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Castillo?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for El Castillo (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Castillo?
Check the sunset time displayed above for El Castillo (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Castillo?
Golden hour times for El Castillo are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in El Castillo?
The day length for El Castillo is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Castillo?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for El Castillo is shown in the times above (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in El Castillo?
Sunset and dusk times for El Castillo are displayed above (America/Mexico_City). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in El Castillo?
Twilight duration in El Castillo varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in El Castillo?
The earliest sunrise in El Castillo in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on May 27 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Castillo?
The latest sunset in El Castillo in 2026 is at 7:10 PM on June 30 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Castillo?
After sunset in El Castillo, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in El Castillo shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in El Castillo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Castillo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 31m |
| March | 6:35 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 04m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 18m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 12m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 47m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 13m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 58m |