North America
Mexico City, Mexico: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Mexico City, Mexico. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:35 AM and sunset is at 6:07 PM (America/Mexico_City). The day lasts 11h 31m, solar noon is at 12:21 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:05 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:37 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
CST
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 10:21 PM
Today’s solar times in Mexico City
Dawn
6:13 AM
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:05 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:37 PM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Dusk
6:29 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 31m
Solar noon
12:21 PM
Coordinates
19.4285, -99.1277
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 19.4285, longitude -99.1277, and the America/Mexico_City time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Mexico City over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 31m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 30m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 25m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 06m |
What these times mean
Mexico 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 Mexico City throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 05m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 31m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 03m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 18m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 12m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 48m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:32 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 13m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 58m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:58 AM
June 3
Latest sunset
7:20 PM
July 1
Longest day
13h 18m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 57m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Mexico City with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2052 | 12:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jan 16, 2056 | 4:16 PM | 97.6% |
| Jul 12, 2056 | 2:21 PM | 98.8% |
| Jun 11, 2067 | 2:42 PM | 96.7% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 11:20 AM | 103.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mexico City today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Mexico City, Mexico is at 6:35 AM and sunset is at 6:07 PM (America/Mexico_City).
How long is the day in Mexico City today?
Today in Mexico City, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 31m.
When is golden hour in Mexico City?
Morning golden hour in Mexico City ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:37 PM.
What time is solar noon in Mexico City?
Solar noon in Mexico City is at 12:21 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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