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Sun Times in Palenque
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Palenque?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Palenque (America/Havana). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Palenque?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Palenque (America/Havana). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Palenque?
Golden hour times for Palenque 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 Palenque?
The day length for Palenque is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Palenque?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Palenque is shown in the times above (America/Havana). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Palenque?
Sunset and dusk times for Palenque are displayed above (America/Havana). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Palenque?
Twilight duration in Palenque 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 Palenque?
The earliest sunrise in Palenque in 2026 is at 6:01 AM on November 1 (America/Havana). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Palenque?
The latest sunset in Palenque in 2026 is at 7:44 PM on June 29 (America/Havana). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Palenque?
After sunset in Palenque, 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 Palenque 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 Palenque
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Palenque on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:38 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 02m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 30m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 06m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 22m |
| July | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 15m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 49m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 10m |
| December | 6:27 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 54m |