Sun Times in Santa Tecla
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Tecla?
Sunrise in Santa Tecla on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 5:45 AM (America/El_Salvador). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Tecla?
Sunset in Santa Tecla on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 6:12 PM (America/El_Salvador). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Tecla?
Morning golden hour in Santa Tecla ends at 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:43 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Tecla?
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Santa Tecla there are 12 hours and 26 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Tecla?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Tecla at 11:58 AM (America/El_Salvador). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Tecla?
In Santa Tecla, sunset is at 6:12 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:24 PM (America/El_Salvador). Civil twilight ends at 6:33 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Tecla?
Twilight in Santa Tecla lasts approximately 73 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 Tecla?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Tecla in 2026 is at 5:28 AM on May 25 (America/El_Salvador). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Tecla?
The latest sunset in Santa Tecla in 2026 is at 6:29 PM on July 6 (America/El_Salvador). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Tecla?
After sunset at 6:12 PM in Santa Tecla, civil twilight ends at 6:33 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:24 PM (America/El_Salvador).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Tecla 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 Tecla
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Tecla on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:24 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 25m |
| February | 6:20 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 42m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:43 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 46m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 56m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 51m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 35m |
| September | 5:46 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:47 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 30m |
| December | 6:12 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 20m |
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