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Sun Times in Petalcingo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Petalcingo?
Sunrise in Petalcingo on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:52 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Petalcingo?
Sunset in Petalcingo on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:35 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Petalcingo?
Morning golden hour in Petalcingo ends at 6:22 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:05 PM.
How long is the day in Petalcingo?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Petalcingo there are 12 hours and 42 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Petalcingo?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Petalcingo at 12:14 PM (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Petalcingo?
In Petalcingo, sunset is at 6:35 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:50 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 6:57 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Petalcingo?
Twilight in Petalcingo lasts approximately 76 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 Petalcingo?
The earliest sunrise in Petalcingo in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on May 30 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Petalcingo?
The latest sunset in Petalcingo in 2026 is at 6:48 PM on July 4 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Petalcingo?
After sunset at 6:35 PM in Petalcingo, civil twilight ends at 6:57 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:50 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in Petalcingo 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 Petalcingo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Petalcingo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 13m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 36m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:53 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 56m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 09m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 04m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 42m |
| September | 5:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:02 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 20m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 07m |