Sunrise and Sunset in Umán Today
In Umán, Mexico, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:51 and sets at 17:41. The day length is 11h 50m. Solar noon is reached at 11:46.
Umán: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Umán at 11:46 – 14 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 5 at 05:17, the latest on January 16 at 06:38.
The sun sets earliest on November 26 at 17:16 and latest on July 3 at 18:44.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 32 min more daylight than the shortest.
Umán 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 | 06:38 | 17:38 | 11 h 0 min | west-southwest 248° | 225 h |
| Feb | 06:28 | 17:57 | 11 h 29 min | west-southwest 257° | 237 h |
| Mar | 06:07 | 18:08 | 12 h 1 min | west 268° | 271 h |
| Apr | 05:40 | 18:18 | 12 h 38 min | west 281° | 280 h |
| May | 05:21 | 18:29 | 13 h 8 min | west-northwest 291° | 292 h |
| Jun | 05:17 | 18:41 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 295° | 240 h |
| Jul | 05:26 | 18:43 | 13 h 17 min | west-northwest 293° | 270 h |
| Aug | 05:38 | 18:28 | 12 h 51 min | west-northwest 285° | 265 h |
| Sep | 05:46 | 18:01 | 12 h 16 min | west 273° | 239 h |
| Oct | 05:54 | 17:34 | 11 h 40 min | west 261° | 237 h |
| Nov | 06:09 | 17:17 | 11 h 9 min | west-southwest 250° | 223 h |
| Dec | 06:27 | 17:20 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 245° | 218 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (295°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 50° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 292 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 218 – 2,997 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Merida, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Umán
Morning: 05:38–06:21 · Evening: 17:11–17:54
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Umán, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:38 to 06:21. The evening golden hour extends from 17:11 to 17:54. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Umán
Morning: 05:29–05:38 · Evening: 17:54–18:03
The Blue Hour in Umán offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:29 to 05:38, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:54 to 18:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Umán
Umán is located at a latitude of 20.88° and a longitude of -89.75°. The city is in the America/Merida timezone. Being in the tropics, Umán 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 Umán
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Umán 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 Umán last only about 13h 24m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Umán 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 Umán still offer 10h 52m 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 Umán
On the same latitude as Umán
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Umán (20.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 50m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Umán
When does the sun rise in Umán today?
Today the sun rises in Umán at 05:51 and sets at 17:41.
How long is the day in Umán today?
The day lasts 11h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Umán today?
In the morning from 05:38–06:21, in the evening from 17:11–17:54.
When is the longest day in Umán?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 24m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 52m.
When does it get dark in Umán today?
It is dark from 18:03, fully dark from 18:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Umán. All times are in local time. How it is calculated