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Sun Times in Belize City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Belize City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Belize City (America/Belize). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Belize City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Belize City (America/Belize). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Belize City?
Golden hour times for Belize City 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 Belize City?
The day length for Belize City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Belize City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Belize City is shown in the times above (America/Belize). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Belize City?
Sunset and dusk times for Belize City are displayed above (America/Belize). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Belize City?
Twilight duration in Belize City 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 Belize City?
The earliest sunrise in Belize City in 2026 is at 5:17 AM on May 27 (America/Belize). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Belize City?
The latest sunset in Belize City in 2026 is at 6:31 PM on June 27 (America/Belize). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Belize City?
After sunset in Belize City, 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 Belize City 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 Belize City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Belize City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:26 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 12m |
| February | 6:19 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 35m |
| March | 6:00 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:36 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 57m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 10m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 05m |
| August | 5:35 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 43m |
| September | 5:40 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 5:57 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 19m |
| December | 6:15 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 05m |