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Sun Times in Plácido de Castro
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Plácido de Castro?
Sunrise in Plácido de Castro on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:40 AM (America/La_Paz). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Plácido de Castro?
Sunset in Plácido de Castro on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:26 PM (America/La_Paz). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Plácido de Castro?
Morning golden hour in Plácido de Castro ends at 7:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
How long is the day in Plácido de Castro?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Plácido de Castro there are 11 hours and 46 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Plácido de Castro?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Plácido de Castro at 12:33 PM (America/La_Paz). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Plácido de Castro?
In Plácido de Castro, sunset is at 6:26 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:37 PM (America/La_Paz). Civil twilight ends at 6:47 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Plácido de Castro?
Twilight in Plácido de Castro 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 Plácido de Castro?
The earliest sunrise in Plácido de Castro in 2026 is at 5:55 AM on November 12 (America/La_Paz). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Plácido de Castro?
The latest sunset in Plácido de Castro in 2026 is at 6:58 PM on January 16 (America/La_Paz). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Plácido de Castro?
After sunset at 6:26 PM in Plácido de Castro, civil twilight ends at 6:47 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:37 PM (America/La_Paz).
What these times mean
Solar times in Plácido de Castro 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 Plácido de Castro
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Plácido de Castro on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 40m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 25m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 52m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 38m |
| June | 6:43 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 31m |
| July | 6:47 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 34m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 46m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 02m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 20m |
| November | 5:55 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 35m |
| December | 6:02 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 44m |