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Sun Times in El Tejar
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Tejar?
Sunrise in El Tejar on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:22 AM (America/Costa_Rica). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Tejar?
Sunset in El Tejar on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:40 PM (America/Costa_Rica). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Tejar?
Morning golden hour in El Tejar ends at 5:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:12 PM.
How long is the day in El Tejar?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in El Tejar there are 12 hours and 18 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Tejar?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Tejar at 11:31 AM (America/Costa_Rica). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Tejar?
In El Tejar, sunset is at 5:40 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:51 PM (America/Costa_Rica). Civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Tejar?
Twilight in El Tejar lasts approximately 71 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 Tejar?
The earliest sunrise in El Tejar in 2026 is at 5:10 AM on May 19 (America/Costa_Rica). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Tejar?
The latest sunset in El Tejar in 2026 is at 5:53 PM on July 7 (America/Costa_Rica). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Tejar?
After sunset at 5:40 PM in El Tejar, civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:51 PM (America/Costa_Rica).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Tejar 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 Tejar
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Tejar on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:49 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 41m |
| February | 5:48 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 52m |
| March | 5:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 5:20 AM | 5:39 PM | 12h 19m |
| May | 5:11 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 31m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 37m |
| July | 5:19 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 34m |
| August | 5:22 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 24m |
| September | 5:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:17 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 56m |
| November | 5:22 AM | 5:07 PM | 11h 44m |
| December | 5:36 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 38m |