Sun Times in Santa Maria
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Maria?
Sunrise in Santa Maria on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:27 AM (Asia/Manila). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Maria?
Sunset in Santa Maria on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:50 PM (Asia/Manila). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Maria?
Morning golden hour in Santa Maria ends at 5:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:21 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Maria?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Santa Maria there are 12 hours and 22 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Maria?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Maria at 11:38 AM (Asia/Manila). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Maria?
In Santa Maria, sunset is at 5:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:02 PM (Asia/Manila). Civil twilight ends at 6:11 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Maria?
Twilight in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Maria in 2026 is at 5:15 AM on May 16 (Asia/Manila). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Maria?
The latest sunset in Santa Maria in 2026 is at 5:56 PM on July 5 (Asia/Manila). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Maria?
After sunset at 5:50 PM in Santa Maria, civil twilight ends at 6:11 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:02 PM (Asia/Manila).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Maria 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 Maria
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Maria on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:52 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 43m |
| February | 5:52 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 52m |
| March | 5:41 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 5:25 AM | 5:43 PM | 12h 18m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 29m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 35m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 33m |
| August | 5:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 23m |
| September | 5:24 AM | 5:34 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:21 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 57m |
| November | 5:25 AM | 5:11 PM | 11h 46m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 40m |
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