Masaya Volcano: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 05:33 and sets at 17:30. The day length is 11h 57m. Solar noon is reached at 11:32.
Masaya Volcano: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Masaya Volcano at 11:32 – 28 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on May 30 at 05:19, the latest on January 24 at 06:10.
The sun sets earliest on November 17 at 17:16 and latest on July 9 at 18:13.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 24 min more daylight than the shortest.
Masaya Volcano 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 | 06:09 | 17:39 | 11 h 30 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Feb | 06:06 | 17:51 | 11 h 45 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 05:51 | 17:55 | 12 h 3 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:32 | 17:56 | 12 h 24 min | west 280° |
| May | 05:20 | 18:01 | 12 h 41 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 05:20 | 18:10 | 12 h 50 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 05:27 | 18:13 | 12 h 46 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 05:33 | 18:04 | 12 h 31 min | west-northwest 284° |
| Sep | 05:33 | 17:45 | 12 h 11 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:34 | 17:26 | 11 h 52 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 05:41 | 17:16 | 11 h 34 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 05:57 | 17:22 | 11 h 26 min | west-southwest 246° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (246°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 48° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Masaya Volcano
Morning: 05:20–06:01 · Evening: 17:02–17:43
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Masaya Volcano, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:20 to 06:01. The evening golden hour extends from 17:02 to 17:43. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Masaya Volcano
Morning: 05:12–05:20 · Evening: 17:43–17:52
The Blue Hour in Masaya Volcano offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:12 to 05:20, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:43 to 17:52, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Masaya Volcano
Masaya Volcano is located at a latitude of 11.98° and a longitude of -86.16°. The city is in the America/Managua timezone. Being in the tropics, Masaya Volcano has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Masaya Volcano
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Masaya Volcano around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Masaya Volcano last only about 12h 50m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Masaya Volcano has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Masaya Volcano still offer 11h 25m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
Cities near Masaya Volcano
On the same latitude as Masaya Volcano
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Masaya Volcano (12° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 57m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Masaya Volcano
When does the sun rise in Masaya Volcano today?
Today the sun rises in Masaya Volcano at 05:33 and sets at 17:31.
How long is the day in Masaya Volcano today?
The day lasts 11h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Masaya Volcano today?
In the morning from 05:20–06:01, in the evening from 17:03–17:44.
When is the longest day in Masaya Volcano?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 25m.
When does it get dark in Masaya Volcano today?
It is dark from 17:52, fully dark from 18:41.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Masaya Volcano. All times are in local time. How it is calculated