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Sun Times in El Cardo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Cardo?
Sunrise in El Cardo on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 5:55 AM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Cardo?
Sunset in El Cardo on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 5:44 PM (America/Lima). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Cardo?
Morning golden hour in El Cardo ends at 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
How long is the day in El Cardo?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in El Cardo there are 11 hours and 49 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Cardo?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Cardo at 11:50 AM (America/Lima). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Cardo?
In El Cardo, sunset is at 5:44 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:56 PM (America/Lima). Civil twilight ends at 6:06 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Cardo?
Twilight in El Cardo lasts approximately 72 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 Cardo?
The earliest sunrise in El Cardo in 2026 is at 5:08 AM on November 15 (America/Lima). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Cardo?
The latest sunset in El Cardo in 2026 is at 6:30 PM on January 12 (America/Lima). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Cardo?
After sunset at 5:44 PM in El Cardo, civil twilight ends at 6:06 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:56 PM (America/Lima).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Cardo 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 Cardo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Cardo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:30 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 00m |
| February | 5:46 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 37m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 43m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 20m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 09m |
| July | 6:20 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 14m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 33m |
| September | 5:46 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:22 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 28m |
| November | 5:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 54m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 07m |