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Sun Times in La Mercy
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in La Mercy?
Sunrise in La Mercy on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in La Mercy?
Sunset in La Mercy on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 5:34 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in La Mercy?
Morning golden hour in La Mercy ends at 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:02 PM.
How long is the day in La Mercy?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in La Mercy there are 11 hours and 12 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in La Mercy?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in La Mercy at 11:58 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in La Mercy?
In La Mercy, sunset is at 5:34 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:54 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 5:59 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in La Mercy?
Twilight in La Mercy 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 La Mercy?
The earliest sunrise in La Mercy in 2026 is at 4:47 AM on November 28 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in La Mercy?
The latest sunset in La Mercy in 2026 is at 7:00 PM on January 6 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in La Mercy?
After sunset at 5:34 PM in La Mercy, civil twilight ends at 5:59 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:54 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in La Mercy 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 La Mercy
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in La Mercy on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:09 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 50m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 06m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 22m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 38m |
| June | 6:48 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 15m |
| July | 6:49 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 25m |
| August | 6:28 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 03m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:17 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 47m |
| November | 4:52 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 36m |
| December | 4:49 AM | 6:51 PM | 14h 02m |