Sun Times in El Salvador
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Salvador?
Sunrise in El Salvador on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Salvador?
Sunset in El Salvador on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:15 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Salvador?
Morning golden hour in El Salvador ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:44 PM.
How long is the day in El Salvador?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in El Salvador there are 12 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Salvador?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Salvador 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 Salvador?
In El Salvador, sunset is at 7:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:35 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Salvador?
Twilight in El Salvador lasts approximately 80 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 Salvador?
The earliest sunrise in El Salvador in 2026 is at 5:54 AM on May 30 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Salvador?
The latest sunset in El Salvador in 2026 is at 7:36 PM on June 27 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Salvador?
After sunset at 7:15 PM in El Salvador, civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:35 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Salvador 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 Salvador
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Salvador on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 47m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 21m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 20m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 39m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 31m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 59m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 35m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 57m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 38m |
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