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Guatemala City Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Guatemala
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Guatemala City, Guatemala, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, sunrise is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (America/Guatemala). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:55 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:20 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
CST
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 4:53 AM
Today’s solar times in Guatemala City
Dawn
5:31 AM
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:20 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:30 PM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Dusk
6:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:55 AM
Coordinates
14.6407, -90.5133
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 14.6407, longitude -90.5133, and the America/Guatemala time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Guatemala City over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 00m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 42m |
What these times mean
Guatemala City changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Guatemala City throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:31 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 21m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:49 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 48m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 59m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 55m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 37m |
| September | 5:52 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 5:54 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 27m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 16m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:33 AM
May 24
Latest sunset
6:36 PM
June 28
Longest day
13h 00m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 16m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Guatemala City with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2031 | 3:07 PM | 101.1% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 12:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jul 12, 2056 | 2:21 PM | 98.8% |
| Jun 11, 2067 | 2:42 PM | 96.7% |
| Dec 6, 2067 | 8:03 AM | 100.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guatemala City today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Guatemala City, Guatemala is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (America/Guatemala).
How long is the day in Guatemala City today?
Today in Guatemala City, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Guatemala City?
Morning golden hour in Guatemala City ends at 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Guatemala City?
Solar noon in Guatemala City is at 11:55 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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