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Sun Times in Bacalar
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Bacalar?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Bacalar (America/Cancun). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Bacalar?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Bacalar (America/Cancun). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Bacalar?
Golden hour times for Bacalar 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 Bacalar?
The day length for Bacalar is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Bacalar?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Bacalar is shown in the times above (America/Cancun). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Bacalar?
Sunset and dusk times for Bacalar are displayed above (America/Cancun). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Bacalar?
Twilight duration in Bacalar 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 Bacalar?
The earliest sunrise in Bacalar in 2026 is at 6:15 AM on June 3 (America/Cancun). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Bacalar?
The latest sunset in Bacalar in 2026 is at 7:34 PM on June 26 (America/Cancun). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Bacalar?
After sunset in Bacalar, 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 Bacalar 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 Bacalar
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Bacalar on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 08m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 33m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 01m |
| June | 6:16 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 15m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 09m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 45m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 15m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 01m |