Sun Times in Santa Fe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Fe?
Sunrise in Santa Fe on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:31 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Fe?
Sunset in Santa Fe on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:22 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Fe?
Morning golden hour in Santa Fe ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:52 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Fe?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Santa Fe there are 12 hours and 50 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Fe?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Fe at 12:56 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 Santa Fe?
In Santa Fe, sunset is at 7:22 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:39 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:45 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Fe?
Twilight in Santa Fe lasts approximately 78 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 Santa Fe?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Fe in 2026 is at 6:11 AM on May 28 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Fe?
The latest sunset in Santa Fe in 2026 is at 7:37 PM on July 3 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Fe?
After sunset at 7:22 PM in Santa Fe, civil twilight ends at 7:45 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:39 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Fe on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 02m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 29m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 07m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 22m |
| July | 6:20 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 15m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 50m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 10m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 54m |
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