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Sun Times in El Pitahayo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Pitahayo?
Sunrise in El Pitahayo on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:20 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Pitahayo?
Sunset in El Pitahayo on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:50 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Pitahayo?
Morning golden hour in El Pitahayo ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in El Pitahayo?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in El Pitahayo there are 12 hours and 29 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Pitahayo?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Pitahayo at 12:35 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 Pitahayo?
In El Pitahayo, sunset is at 6:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:03 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:11 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Pitahayo?
Twilight in El Pitahayo 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 Pitahayo?
The earliest sunrise in El Pitahayo in 2026 is at 6:00 AM on May 27 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Pitahayo?
The latest sunset in El Pitahayo in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on July 2 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Pitahayo?
After sunset at 6:50 PM in El Pitahayo, civil twilight ends at 7:11 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:03 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Pitahayo 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 Pitahayo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Pitahayo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 15m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 37m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 54m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 07m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 01m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 41m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 22m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 09m |