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Sunrise and sunset in Acapulco, Mexico
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:32 AM–7:01 AM and 5:51 PM–6:20 PM
Times are local time in Acapulco. Current time in Acapulco →
Sunrise and sunset in Acapulco through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 59m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 46m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 31m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 21m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 12m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 8m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 8m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 14m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 24m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 48m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 2m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 18m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 31m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 45m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 55m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 4m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 8m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 7m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 3m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 53m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 42m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 27m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 14m |
Calculated for 16.86°N, 99.88°W, including daylight saving time where Acapulco uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Acapulco this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 8m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 7m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:06 AM on May 30
- Latest sunset: 7:18 PM on July 1
Questions
What time is sunrise in Acapulco today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 6:20 PM in Acapulco, giving 11 hours 48 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Acapulco?
The longest day in Acapulco in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Acapulco?
The shortest day in Acapulco in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Acapulco?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:06 AM on May 30, and the latest sunset is 7:18 PM on July 1. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Acapulco?
Today, golden hour in Acapulco is from sunrise (6:32 AM) to 7:01 AM in the morning, and from 5:51 PM to sunset (6:20 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.