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Sun Times in Zapotal
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zapotal?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Zapotal (America/Costa_Rica). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zapotal?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Zapotal (America/Costa_Rica). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zapotal?
Golden hour times for Zapotal are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Zapotal?
The day length for Zapotal is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zapotal?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Zapotal is shown in the times above (America/Costa_Rica). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Zapotal?
Sunset and dusk times for Zapotal are displayed above (America/Costa_Rica). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Zapotal?
Twilight duration in Zapotal varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Zapotal?
The earliest sunrise in Zapotal in 2026 is at 5:18 AM on May 26 (America/Costa_Rica). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Zapotal?
The latest sunset in Zapotal in 2026 is at 6:06 PM on July 1 (America/Costa_Rica). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zapotal?
After sunset in Zapotal, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Zapotal 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 Zapotal
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zapotal on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:02 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 36m |
| February | 6:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 49m |
| March | 5:48 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 5:30 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 21m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 35m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 42m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 39m |
| August | 5:32 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 27m |
| September | 5:30 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 5:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 54m |
| November | 5:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 11h 40m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 33m |