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Sun Times in El Rucio
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Rucio?
Sunrise in El Rucio on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:31 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Rucio?
Sunset in El Rucio on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 7:02 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Rucio?
Morning golden hour in El Rucio ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:32 PM.
How long is the day in El Rucio?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in El Rucio there are 12 hours and 31 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Rucio?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Rucio at 12:47 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 Rucio?
In El Rucio, sunset is at 7:02 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:19 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:25 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Rucio?
Twilight in El Rucio lasts approximately 76 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 Rucio?
The earliest sunrise in El Rucio in 2026 is at 6:01 AM on May 31 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Rucio?
The latest sunset in El Rucio in 2026 is at 7:38 PM on June 24 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Rucio?
After sunset at 7:02 PM in El Rucio, civil twilight ends at 7:25 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:19 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Rucio 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 Rucio
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Rucio on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 51m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 23m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 16m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 34m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 26m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 56m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 01m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 42m |