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Sun Times in El Copal
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Copal?
Sunrise in El Copal on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 5:58 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Copal?
Sunset in El Copal on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:23 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Copal?
Morning golden hour in El Copal ends at 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:54 PM.
How long is the day in El Copal?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in El Copal there are 12 hours and 24 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Copal?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Copal at 12:10 PM (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Copal?
In El Copal, sunset is at 6:23 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:36 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Copal?
Twilight in El Copal lasts approximately 73 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 Copal?
The earliest sunrise in El Copal in 2026 is at 5:37 AM on May 26 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Copal?
The latest sunset in El Copal in 2026 is at 6:49 PM on June 28 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Copal?
After sunset at 6:23 PM in El Copal, civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:36 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Copal 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 Copal
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Copal on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:44 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 14m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 36m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 56m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 08m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 03m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 42m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:16 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 20m |
| December | 6:33 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 07m |