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Sun Times in Los Mochis
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Los Mochis?
Sunrise in Los Mochis on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:48 AM (America/Mazatlan). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Los Mochis?
Sunset in Los Mochis on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:52 PM (America/Mazatlan). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Los Mochis?
Morning golden hour in Los Mochis ends at 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Los Mochis?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Los Mochis there are 13 hours and 3 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Los Mochis?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Los Mochis at 12:20 PM (America/Mazatlan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Los Mochis?
In Los Mochis, sunset is at 6:52 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:13 PM (America/Mazatlan). Civil twilight ends at 7:16 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Los Mochis?
Twilight in Los Mochis lasts approximately 82 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 Los Mochis?
The earliest sunrise in Los Mochis in 2026 is at 5:23 AM on June 7 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Los Mochis?
The latest sunset in Los Mochis in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 25 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Los Mochis?
After sunset at 6:52 PM in Los Mochis, civil twilight ends at 7:16 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:13 PM (America/Mazatlan).
What these times mean
Solar times in Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Los Mochis on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 43m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 19m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:52 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 25m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 45m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 36m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 02m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:14 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 33m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 53m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 32m |