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Sun Times in El Ocotito
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Ocotito?
Sunrise in El Ocotito on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Ocotito?
Sunset in El Ocotito on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:02 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Ocotito?
Morning golden hour in El Ocotito ends at 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:32 PM.
How long is the day in El Ocotito?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in El Ocotito there are 12 hours and 40 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Ocotito?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Ocotito at 12:42 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 Ocotito?
In El Ocotito, sunset is at 7:02 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:17 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:24 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Ocotito?
Twilight in El Ocotito lasts approximately 75 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 Ocotito?
The earliest sunrise in El Ocotito in 2026 is at 6:03 AM on May 25 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Ocotito?
The latest sunset in El Ocotito in 2026 is at 7:16 PM on June 29 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Ocotito?
After sunset at 7:02 PM in El Ocotito, civil twilight ends at 7:24 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:17 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Ocotito 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 Ocotito
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Ocotito on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 13m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 36m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 57m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 09m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 04m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 42m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:31 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 19m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 06m |