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Sun Times in Portes Gil
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portes Gil?
Sunrise in Portes Gil on Saturday, September 5, 2026 is at 6:40 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portes Gil?
Sunset in Portes Gil on Saturday, September 5, 2026 is at 7:06 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portes Gil?
Morning golden hour in Portes Gil ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:37 PM.
How long is the day in Portes Gil?
On Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Portes Gil there are 12 hours and 25 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portes Gil?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Portes Gil at 12:54 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 Portes Gil?
In Portes Gil, sunset is at 7:06 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:21 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:29 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Portes Gil?
Twilight in Portes Gil lasts approximately 75 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 Portes Gil?
The earliest sunrise in Portes Gil in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on May 29 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Portes Gil?
The latest sunset in Portes Gil in 2026 is at 7:40 PM on June 25 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Portes Gil?
After sunset at 7:06 PM in Portes Gil, civil twilight ends at 7:29 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:21 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in Portes Gil 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 Portes Gil
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Portes Gil on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 01m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 29m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 07m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 23m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 16m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 50m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 09m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 53m |