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Mexicali, Mexico: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Mexicali, Mexico. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Mexicali, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 6:10 PM (America/Tijuana). The day lasts 11h 24m, solar noon is at 12:28 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:20 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:37 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 11:25 AM
Today’s solar times in Mexicali
Dawn
6:22 AM
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:20 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:37 PM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Dusk
6:35 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 24m
Solar noon
12:28 PM
Coordinates
32.6278, -115.4545
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 32.6278, longitude -115.4545, and the America/Tijuana time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Mexicali over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 24m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 22m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 10m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 31m |
What these times mean
Mexicali 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 Mexicali throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:45 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 14m |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 02m |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 17m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 06m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 22m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 01m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:34 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
7:54 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 18m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 00m
December 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Mexicali with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 9:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Aug 22, 2044 | 6:17 PM | 103.6% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 10:42 AM | 107.7% |
| Feb 5, 2046 | 3:06 PM | 92.3% |
| Jan 16, 2056 | 2:16 PM | 97.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mexicali today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Mexicali, Mexico is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 6:10 PM (America/Tijuana).
How long is the day in Mexicali today?
Today in Mexicali, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 24m.
When is golden hour in Mexicali?
Morning golden hour in Mexicali ends at 7:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:37 PM.
What time is solar noon in Mexicali?
Solar noon in Mexicali is at 12:28 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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