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Sunrise and sunset in San Salvador, El Salvador
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:48 AM–6:16 AM and 5:12 PM–5:40 PM
Times are local time in San Salvador. Current time in San Salvador →
Sunrise and sunset in San Salvador through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 1m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 50m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 38m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 30m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 23m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 19m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 20m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 24m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 33m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 42m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 52m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 3m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 16m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 26m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 37m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 45m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 53m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 56m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 55m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 52m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 44m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 35m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 23m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 13m |
Calculated for 13.69°N, 89.19°W, including daylight saving time where San Salvador uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in San Salvador this year
- Longest day: June 21 (12h 56m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 19m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:29 AM on May 26
- Latest sunset: 6:29 PM on June 29
Questions
What time is sunrise in San Salvador today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 5:40 PM in San Salvador, giving 11 hours 52 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in San Salvador?
The longest day in San Salvador in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Salvador?
The shortest day in San Salvador in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in San Salvador?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:29 AM on May 26, and the latest sunset is 6:29 PM on June 29. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in San Salvador?
Today, golden hour in San Salvador is from sunrise (5:48 AM) to 6:16 AM in the morning, and from 5:12 PM to sunset (5:40 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.