Sunrise and Sunset in Retalhuleu Today
In Retalhuleu, Guatemala, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:56 and sets at 17:51. The day length is 11h 55m. Solar noon is reached at 11:54.
Retalhuleu: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Retalhuleu at 11:54 – 6 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 1 at 05:36, the latest on January 22 at 06:35.
The sun sets earliest on November 20 at 17:34 and latest on July 8 at 18:40.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Retalhuleu 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:35 | 17:57 | 11 h 22 min | west-southwest 249° | 233 h |
| Feb | 06:30 | 18:11 | 11 h 41 min | west-southwest 257° | 214 h |
| Mar | 06:14 | 18:17 | 12 h 3 min | west 268° | 226 h |
| Apr | 05:52 | 18:20 | 12 h 28 min | west 281° | 182 h |
| May | 05:39 | 18:27 | 12 h 48 min | west-northwest 290° | 139 h |
| Jun | 05:37 | 18:36 | 12 h 59 min | west-northwest 294° | 129 h |
| Jul | 05:45 | 18:39 | 12 h 54 min | west-northwest 292° | 139 h |
| Aug | 05:52 | 18:29 | 12 h 36 min | west-northwest 284° | 143 h |
| Sep | 05:55 | 18:08 | 12 h 13 min | west 273° | 143 h |
| Oct | 05:58 | 17:46 | 11 h 49 min | west 261° | 175 h |
| Nov | 06:07 | 17:34 | 11 h 27 min | west-southwest 251° | 209 h |
| Dec | 06:23 | 17:40 | 11 h 16 min | west-southwest 246° | 209 h |
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.
Sunniest month: January with 233 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 129 – 2,141 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tapachula, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Retalhuleu
Morning: 05:43–06:25 · Evening: 17:23–18:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Retalhuleu, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:43 to 06:25. The evening golden hour extends from 17:23 to 18:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Retalhuleu
Morning: 05:35–05:43 · Evening: 18:04–18:13
The Blue Hour in Retalhuleu offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:35 to 05:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:04 to 18:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu is located at a latitude of 14.54° and a longitude of -91.68°. The city is in the America/Guatemala timezone. Being in the tropics, Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu last only about 12h 59m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu still offer 11h 16m 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 Retalhuleu
On the same latitude as Retalhuleu
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Retalhuleu (14.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 55m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Retalhuleu
When does the sun rise in Retalhuleu today?
Today the sun rises in Retalhuleu at 05:56 and sets at 17:51.
How long is the day in Retalhuleu today?
The day lasts 11h 55m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Retalhuleu today?
In the morning from 05:43–06:25, in the evening from 17:23–18:04.
When is the longest day in Retalhuleu?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 59m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 16m.
When does it get dark in Retalhuleu today?
It is dark from 18:13, fully dark from 19:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Retalhuleu. All times are in local time. How it is calculated