- Home
- Ocotal
Sun Times in Ocotal
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ocotal?
Sunrise in Ocotal on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 5:34 AM (America/Tegucigalpa). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ocotal?
Sunset in Ocotal on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 5:54 PM (America/Tegucigalpa). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ocotal?
Morning golden hour in Ocotal ends at 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
How long is the day in Ocotal?
On Friday, September 4, 2026 in Ocotal there are 12 hours and 20 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ocotal?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ocotal at 11:44 AM (America/Tegucigalpa). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ocotal?
In Ocotal, sunset is at 5:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:06 PM (America/Tegucigalpa). Civil twilight ends at 6:16 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ocotal?
Twilight in Ocotal lasts approximately 72 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 Ocotal?
The earliest sunrise in Ocotal in 2026 is at 5:17 AM on May 24 (America/Tegucigalpa). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ocotal?
The latest sunset in Ocotal in 2026 is at 6:17 PM on June 29 (America/Tegucigalpa). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ocotal?
After sunset at 5:54 PM in Ocotal, civil twilight ends at 6:16 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:06 PM (America/Tegucigalpa).
What these times mean
Solar times in Ocotal 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 Ocotal
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ocotal on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:13 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 25m |
| February | 6:08 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 42m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:32 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 5:19 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 46m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 56m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 51m |
| August | 5:33 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 34m |
| September | 5:34 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 5:45 AM | 5:15 PM | 11h 30m |
| December | 6:01 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 20m |