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Sun Times in San Cristóbal
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in San Cristóbal?
Sunrise in San Cristóbal on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:25 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in San Cristóbal?
Sunset in San Cristóbal on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:21 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in San Cristóbal?
Morning golden hour in San Cristóbal ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:50 PM.
How long is the day in San Cristóbal?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in San Cristóbal there are 12 hours and 55 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in San Cristóbal?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in San Cristóbal at 12:53 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 San Cristóbal?
In San Cristóbal, sunset is at 7:21 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:40 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:44 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in San Cristóbal?
Twilight in San Cristóbal lasts approximately 79 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 San Cristóbal?
The earliest sunrise in San Cristóbal in 2026 is at 6:03 AM on June 1 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in San Cristóbal?
The latest sunset in San Cristóbal in 2026 is at 7:37 PM on June 24 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in San Cristóbal?
After sunset at 7:21 PM in San Cristóbal, civil twilight ends at 7:44 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:40 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in San Cristóbal on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 54m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 25m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 14m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 31m |
| July | 6:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 23m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 55m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 03m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 46m |