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Sun Times in El Chaco
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Chaco?
Sunrise in El Chaco on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:11 AM (America/Guayaquil). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Chaco?
Sunset in El Chaco on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:17 PM (America/Guayaquil). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Chaco?
Morning golden hour in El Chaco ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:49 PM.
How long is the day in El Chaco?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in El Chaco there are 12 hours and 6 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Chaco?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Chaco at 12:14 PM (America/Guayaquil). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Chaco?
In El Chaco, sunset is at 6:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:28 PM (America/Guayaquil). Civil twilight ends at 6:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Chaco?
Twilight in El Chaco lasts approximately 70 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 Chaco?
The earliest sunrise in El Chaco in 2026 is at 5:50 AM on November 3 (America/Guayaquil). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Chaco?
The latest sunset in El Chaco in 2026 is at 6:29 PM on February 4 (America/Guayaquil). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Chaco?
After sunset at 6:17 PM in El Chaco, civil twilight ends at 6:39 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:28 PM (America/Guayaquil).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Chaco 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 Chaco
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Chaco on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 08m |
| February | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 07m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 06m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 06m |
| June | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 06m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 06m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 06m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 07m |
| November | 5:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 08m |
| December | 6:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 09m |