Sunrise and Sunset in Culiacán Today
In Culiacán, Mexico, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 06:04 and sets at 17:50. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 11:57.
Culiacán: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Culiacán at 11:57 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 7 at 05:19, the latest on January 13 at 06:56.
The sun sets earliest on November 28 at 17:19 and latest on July 2 at 19:03.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Culiacán through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:56 | 17:42 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 06:43 | 18:04 | 11 h 21 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 06:18 | 18:18 | 12 h 0 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:47 | 18:32 | 12 h 45 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:25 | 18:46 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 05:20 | 19:00 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 05:29 | 19:01 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Aug | 05:43 | 18:43 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 05:55 | 18:13 | 12 h 18 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:07 | 17:42 | 11 h 35 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:25 | 17:22 | 10 h 56 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Dec | 06:46 | 17:23 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 245° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Culiacán
Morning: 05:50–06:34 · Evening: 17:19–18:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Culiacán, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:50 to 06:34. The evening golden hour extends from 17:19 to 18:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Culiacán
Morning: 05:41–05:50 · Evening: 18:04–18:12
The Blue Hour in Culiacán offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:41 to 05:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:04 to 18:12, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Culiacán
Culiacán is located at a latitude of 24.80° and a longitude of -107.39°. The city is in the America/Mazatlan timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Culiacán vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Culiacán
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Culiacán. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Culiacán, with up to 13h 41m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Culiacán sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Culiacán brings the shortest days with only 10h 36m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Culiacán
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Culiacán (24.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Culiacán
When does the sun rise in Culiacán today?
Today the sun rises in Culiacán at 06:03 and sets at 17:51.
How long is the day in Culiacán today?
The day lasts 11h 47m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Culiacán today?
In the morning from 05:49–06:34, in the evening from 17:20–18:05.
When is the longest day in Culiacán?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 41m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 36m.
When does it get dark in Culiacán today?
It is dark from 18:13, fully dark from 19:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Culiacán. All times are in local time. How it is calculated