Sun Times in Mecatán
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mecatán?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mecatán (America/Mazatlan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mecatán?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mecatán (America/Mazatlan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mecatán?
Golden hour times for Mecatán 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 Mecatán?
The day length for Mecatán is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mecatán?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mecatán is shown in the times above (America/Mazatlan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mecatán?
Sunset and dusk times for Mecatán are displayed above (America/Mazatlan). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mecatán?
Twilight duration in Mecatán 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 Mecatán?
The earliest sunrise in Mecatán in 2026 is at 5:17 AM on May 29 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mecatán?
The latest sunset in Mecatán in 2026 is at 6:47 PM on June 30 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mecatán?
After sunset in Mecatán, 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 Mecatán 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 Mecatán
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mecatán on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 58m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 27m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 5:41 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 5:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 10m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 26m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 19m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 52m |
| September | 5:47 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 5:56 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 07m |
| December | 6:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 50m |