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Sun Times in María Elena
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in María Elena?
Sunrise in María Elena on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:50 AM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in María Elena?
Sunset in María Elena on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:28 PM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in María Elena?
Morning golden hour in María Elena ends at 7:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
How long is the day in María Elena?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in María Elena there are 11 hours and 37 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in María Elena?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in María Elena at 12:39 PM (America/Santiago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in María Elena?
In María Elena, sunset is at 6:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:42 PM (America/Santiago). Civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in María Elena?
Twilight in María Elena lasts approximately 75 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 María Elena?
The earliest sunrise in María Elena in 2026 is at 6:54 AM on October 31 (America/Santiago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in María Elena?
The latest sunset in María Elena in 2026 is at 8:28 PM on January 9 (America/Santiago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in María Elena?
After sunset at 6:28 PM in María Elena, civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:42 PM (America/Santiago).
What these times mean
Solar times in María Elena 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 María Elena
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in María Elena on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 21m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 8:17 PM | 12h 49m |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 34m |
| May | 7:03 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 03m |
| June | 7:16 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 46m |
| July | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 54m |
| August | 7:02 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 21m |
| September | 7:35 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 36m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 11m |
| December | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 30m |