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Sun Times in El Franco
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Franco?
Sunrise in El Franco on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 7:42 AM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Franco?
Sunset in El Franco on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 9:16 PM (Europe/Madrid). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Franco?
Morning golden hour in El Franco ends at 8:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:38 PM.
How long is the day in El Franco?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in El Franco there are 13 hours and 34 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Franco?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Franco at 2:29 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 Franco?
In El Franco, sunset is at 9:16 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:02 PM (Europe/Madrid). Civil twilight ends at 9:46 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Franco?
Twilight in El Franco lasts approximately 105 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 Franco?
The earliest sunrise in El Franco in 2026 is at 6:45 AM on June 11 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Franco?
The latest sunset in El Franco in 2026 is at 10:12 PM on June 20 (Europe/Madrid). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Franco?
After sunset at 9:16 PM in El Franco, civil twilight ends at 9:46 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:02 PM (Europe/Madrid).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Franco 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 Franco
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Franco on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:57 AM | 6:16 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 8:26 AM | 6:57 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:33 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:45 AM | 9:10 PM | 13h 26m |
| May | 7:02 AM | 9:45 PM | 14h 43m |
| June | 6:45 AM | 10:10 PM | 15h 25m |
| July | 7:00 AM | 10:06 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 7:32 AM | 9:31 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 8:06 AM | 8:37 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 8:41 AM | 7:44 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 8:21 AM | 6:02 PM | 9h 41m |
| December | 8:53 AM | 5:51 PM | 8h 58m |