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Zapopan Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mexico
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Zapopan, Mexico, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 6:49 PM (America/Mexico_City). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:46 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:13 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
CST
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:12 AM
Today’s solar times in Zapopan
Dawn
6:21 AM
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:13 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:20 PM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Dusk
7:11 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:46 PM
Coordinates
20.7211, -103.3874
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 20.7211, longitude -103.3874, and the America/Mexico_City time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Zapopan over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 57m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 31m |
What these times mean
Zapopan 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 Zapopan throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 01m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 28m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 07m |
| June | 6:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 23m |
| July | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 16m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 51m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 09m |
| December | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 53m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:13 AM
May 30
Latest sunset
7:39 PM
June 25
Longest day
13h 23m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 52m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Zapopan 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zapopan today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Zapopan, Mexico is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 6:49 PM (America/Mexico_City).
How long is the day in Zapopan today?
Today in Zapopan, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Zapopan?
Morning golden hour in Zapopan ends at 7:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Zapopan?
Solar noon in Zapopan is at 12:46 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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