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Sun Times in Ixtapa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ixtapa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ixtapa (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ixtapa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ixtapa (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ixtapa?
Golden hour times for Ixtapa are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Ixtapa?
The day length for Ixtapa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ixtapa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ixtapa is shown in the times above (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ixtapa?
Sunset and dusk times for Ixtapa are displayed above (America/Mexico_City). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ixtapa?
Twilight duration in Ixtapa varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Ixtapa?
The earliest sunrise in Ixtapa in 2026 is at 5:52 AM on May 26 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ixtapa?
The latest sunset in Ixtapa in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on July 4 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ixtapa?
After sunset in Ixtapa, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Ixtapa 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 Ixtapa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ixtapa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 08m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 33m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 01m |
| June | 5:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 15m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 09m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 46m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:23 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 15m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 01m |