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Sun Times in El Altet
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Altet?
Sunrise in El Altet on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 7:22 AM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Altet?
Sunset in El Altet on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 8:46 PM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Altet?
Morning golden hour in El Altet ends at 7:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:10 PM.
How long is the day in El Altet?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in El Altet there are 13 hours and 23 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Altet?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Altet at 2:05 PM (Europe/Madrid). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Altet?
In El Altet, sunset is at 8:46 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:22 PM (Europe/Madrid). Civil twilight ends at 9:14 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Altet?
Twilight in El Altet lasts approximately 95 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 El Altet?
The earliest sunrise in El Altet in 2026 is at 6:38 AM on June 7 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Altet?
The latest sunset in El Altet in 2026 is at 9:29 PM on June 21 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Altet?
After sunset at 8:46 PM in El Altet, civil twilight ends at 9:14 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:22 PM (Europe/Madrid).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Altet 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 Altet
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Altet on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:17 AM | 6:05 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:52 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:26 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 12m |
| May | 6:51 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 6:38 AM | 9:27 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 6:50 AM | 9:25 PM | 14h 34m |
| August | 7:16 AM | 8:55 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 7:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 8:10 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 7:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 8:11 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 31m |