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Sun Times in Santa Rita
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Rita?
Sunrise in Santa Rita on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Rita?
Sunset in Santa Rita on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:10 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Rita?
Morning golden hour in Santa Rita ends at 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:39 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Rita?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Santa Rita there are 12 hours and 53 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Rita?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Rita at 12:43 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 Rita?
In Santa Rita, sunset is at 7:10 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:28 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:33 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Rita?
Twilight in Santa Rita 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 Rita?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Rita in 2026 is at 5:55 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 Santa Rita?
The latest sunset in Santa Rita in 2026 is at 7:26 PM on June 23 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Rita?
After sunset at 7:10 PM in Santa Rita, civil twilight ends at 7:33 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:28 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Rita 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 Rita
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Rita on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 57m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 26m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 12m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 28m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 21m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 53m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 48m |