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Sun Times in El Maitén
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Maitén?
Sunrise in El Maitén on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 8:33 AM (America/Argentina/Catamarca). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Maitén?
Sunset in El Maitén on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:04 PM (America/Argentina/Catamarca). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Maitén?
Morning golden hour in El Maitén ends at 9:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:25 PM.
How long is the day in El Maitén?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in El Maitén there are 10 hours and 31 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Maitén?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Maitén at 1:48 PM (America/Argentina/Catamarca). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Maitén?
In El Maitén, sunset is at 7:04 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:38 PM (America/Argentina/Catamarca). Civil twilight ends at 7:33 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Maitén?
Twilight in El Maitén lasts approximately 94 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 Maitén?
The earliest sunrise in El Maitén in 2026 is at 6:02 AM on December 4 (America/Argentina/Catamarca). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Maitén?
The latest sunset in El Maitén in 2026 is at 9:23 PM on December 29 (America/Argentina/Catamarca). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Maitén?
After sunset at 7:04 PM in El Maitén, civil twilight ends at 7:33 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:38 PM (America/Argentina/Catamarca).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Maitén 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 Maitén
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Maitén on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:27 AM | 9:20 PM | 14h 53m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 8:49 PM | 13h 42m |
| March | 7:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 23m |
| April | 8:16 AM | 7:12 PM | 10h 56m |
| May | 8:48 AM | 6:33 PM | 9h 45m |
| June | 9:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 9h 08m |
| July | 9:08 AM | 6:33 PM | 9h 24m |
| August | 8:36 AM | 7:02 PM | 10h 26m |
| September | 7:45 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 48m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 12m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 31m |
| December | 6:03 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 14m |