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Sun Times in El Fuerte
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Fuerte?
Sunrise in El Fuerte on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:27 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Fuerte?
Sunset in El Fuerte on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:26 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Fuerte?
Morning golden hour in El Fuerte ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:55 PM.
How long is the day in El Fuerte?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in El Fuerte there are 12 hours and 58 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Fuerte?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Fuerte at 12:57 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 Fuerte?
In El Fuerte, sunset is at 7:26 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:46 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:49 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Fuerte?
Twilight in El Fuerte lasts approximately 80 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 Fuerte?
The earliest sunrise in El Fuerte in 2026 is at 6:04 AM on June 1 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Fuerte?
The latest sunset in El Fuerte in 2026 is at 7:43 PM on June 23 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Fuerte?
After sunset at 7:26 PM in El Fuerte, civil twilight ends at 7:49 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:46 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Fuerte 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 Fuerte
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Fuerte on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 50m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 23m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 18m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 36m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 28m |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 58m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 7:07 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 40m |