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Sun Times in Doña Mencía
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Doña Mencía?
Sunrise in Doña Mencía on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 7:40 AM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Doña Mencía?
Sunset in Doña Mencía on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 8:58 PM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Doña Mencía?
Morning golden hour in Doña Mencía ends at 8:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:22 PM.
How long is the day in Doña Mencía?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Doña Mencía there are 13 hours and 17 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Doña Mencía?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Doña Mencía at 2:19 PM (Europe/Madrid). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Doña Mencía?
In Doña Mencía, sunset is at 8:58 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:31 PM (Europe/Madrid). Civil twilight ends at 9:25 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Doña Mencía?
Twilight in Doña Mencía lasts approximately 94 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Doña Mencía?
The earliest sunrise in Doña Mencía in 2026 is at 6:55 AM on June 9 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Doña Mencía?
The latest sunset in Doña Mencía in 2026 is at 9:42 PM on June 21 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Doña Mencía?
After sunset at 8:58 PM in Doña Mencía, civil twilight ends at 9:25 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:31 PM (Europe/Madrid).
What these times mean
Solar times in Doña Mencía 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 Doña Mencía
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Doña Mencía on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:31 AM | 6:22 PM | 9h 52m |
| February | 8:06 AM | 6:56 PM | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:42 AM | 8:52 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 7:08 AM | 9:19 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 6:55 AM | 9:40 PM | 14h 45m |
| July | 7:08 AM | 9:38 PM | 14h 30m |
| August | 7:33 AM | 9:10 PM | 13h 37m |
| September | 7:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 8:25 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 7:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 8:24 AM | 6:00 PM | 9h 35m |