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Mérida Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mexico
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Mérida, Mexico, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 8, 2026 in Mérida, Mexico, sunrise is at 5:36 AM and sunset is at 6:34 PM (America/Merida). The day lasts 12h 58m, solar noon is at 12:05 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:06 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
Local date
August 8, 2026
Time zone
CST
Updated hourly
America/Merida
Today’s solar times in Mérida
Dawn
5:12 AM
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:06 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:04 PM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Dusk
6:58 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 58m
Solar noon
12:05 PM
Coordinates
20.9670, -89.6232
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 20.9670, longitude -89.6232, and the America/Merida time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Mérida over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 8, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 58m |
| TomorrowAug 9, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 57m |
| +1 weekAug 15, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 51m |
| +1 monthSep 7, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 26m |
What these times mean
Mérida 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 Mérida throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:39 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 00m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 28m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 5:40 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 5:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 08m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 24m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 17m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 51m |
| September | 5:46 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 09m |
| December | 6:29 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 52m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:17 AM
June 3
Latest sunset
6:45 PM
July 1
Longest day
13h 24m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 51m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mérida today?
On August 8, 2026, sunrise in Mérida, Mexico is at 5:36 AM and sunset is at 6:34 PM (America/Merida).
How long is the day in Mérida today?
Today in Mérida, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 58m.
When is golden hour in Mérida?
Morning golden hour in Mérida ends at 6:06 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
What time is solar noon in Mérida?
Solar noon in Mérida is at 12:05 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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