Sunrise and Sunset in Santa Cruz de Yojoa Today
In Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Honduras, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:41 and sets at 17:36. The day length is 11h 55m. Solar noon is reached at 11:39.
Santa Cruz de Yojoa: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Santa Cruz de Yojoa at 11:39 – 21 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 2 at 05:20, the latest on January 21 at 06:21.
The sun sets earliest on November 21 at 17:18 and latest on July 8 at 18:25.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 46 min more daylight than the shortest.
Santa Cruz de Yojoa 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 | 06:20 | 17:41 | 11 h 20 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Feb | 06:15 | 17:55 | 11 h 40 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 05:59 | 18:01 | 12 h 3 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:37 | 18:05 | 12 h 28 min | west 281° |
| May | 05:23 | 18:12 | 12 h 50 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 05:21 | 18:22 | 13 h 1 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 05:29 | 18:25 | 12 h 56 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 05:37 | 18:14 | 12 h 37 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 05:40 | 17:52 | 12 h 13 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:43 | 17:31 | 11 h 48 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 05:53 | 17:19 | 11 h 26 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:09 | 17:24 | 11 h 15 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 Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Morning: 05:28–06:10 · Evening: 17:08–17:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Santa Cruz de Yojoa, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:28 to 06:10. The evening golden hour extends from 17:08 to 17:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Morning: 05:20–05:28 · Evening: 17:49–17:57
The Blue Hour in Santa Cruz de Yojoa offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:20 to 05:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:49 to 17:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Santa Cruz de Yojoa is located at a latitude of 14.98° and a longitude of -87.89°. The city is in the America/Tegucigalpa timezone. Being in the tropics, Santa Cruz de Yojoa 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 Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Santa Cruz de Yojoa 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 Santa Cruz de Yojoa last only about 13h 1m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Santa Cruz de Yojoa 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 Santa Cruz de Yojoa still offer 11h 15m 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 Santa Cruz de Yojoa
On the same latitude as Santa Cruz de Yojoa
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Santa Cruz de Yojoa (15° 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 Santa Cruz de Yojoa
When does the sun rise in Santa Cruz de Yojoa today?
Today the sun rises in Santa Cruz de Yojoa at 05:41 and sets at 17:36.
How long is the day in Santa Cruz de Yojoa today?
The day lasts 11h 55m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Santa Cruz de Yojoa today?
In the morning from 05:28–06:10, in the evening from 17:08–17:49.
When is the longest day in Santa Cruz de Yojoa?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 1m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 15m.
When does it get dark in Santa Cruz de Yojoa today?
It is dark from 17:57, fully dark from 18:47.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Santa Cruz de Yojoa. All times are in local time. How it is calculated