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Sun Times in Minorca
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Minorca?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Minorca (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Minorca?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Minorca (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Minorca?
Golden hour times for Minorca 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 Minorca?
The day length for Minorca is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Minorca?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Minorca is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Minorca?
Sunset and dusk times for Minorca are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Minorca?
Twilight duration in Minorca 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 Minorca?
The earliest sunrise in Minorca in 2026 is at 6:00 AM on June 5 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Minorca?
The latest sunset in Minorca in 2026 is at 8:15 PM on June 29 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Minorca?
After sunset in Minorca, 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 Minorca 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 Minorca
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Minorca on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 19m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 00m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 18m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 06m |