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Sun Times in El Pochotal
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Pochotal?
Sunrise in El Pochotal on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:49 AM (America/Mazatlan). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Pochotal?
Sunset in El Pochotal on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 6:48 PM (America/Mazatlan). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Pochotal?
Morning golden hour in El Pochotal ends at 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:17 PM.
How long is the day in El Pochotal?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in El Pochotal there are 12 hours and 58 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Pochotal?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Pochotal at 12:19 PM (America/Mazatlan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Pochotal?
In El Pochotal, sunset is at 6:48 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:09 PM (America/Mazatlan). Civil twilight ends at 7:12 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Pochotal?
Twilight in El Pochotal lasts approximately 81 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 Pochotal?
The earliest sunrise in El Pochotal in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on June 6 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Pochotal?
The latest sunset in El Pochotal in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 26 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Pochotal?
After sunset at 6:48 PM in El Pochotal, civil twilight ends at 7:12 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:09 PM (America/Mazatlan).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Pochotal 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 Pochotal
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Pochotal on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 42m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 18m |
| March | 6:24 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:52 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 25m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 46m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 36m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 03m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:14 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 33m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 52m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 32m |