Sunrise & Sunset Times in Mexico City, MX
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Mexico City, Mexico. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Mexico City's coordinates (19.43° N, 99.13° W).
About sunrise and sunset in Mexico City
Mexico City, MX sits at 19.43° N latitude in the tropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 13h 12m (around the summer solstice in June), while the shortest day shrinks to 10h 48m — a year-round swing of 2h 18m. Because Mexico City is in the eastern part of the Mexico City time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 397 minutes after clock noon.
Tropical — moderate seasonal day-length variation. The sun rises roughly east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 29 minutes around the equinoxes — a quick transition typical of lower latitudes.
Quick facts for Mexico City
Solar noon offset reflects Mexico City's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Mexico City
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Mexico City, Mexico. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Mexico City. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Mexico City
How accurate are the Mexico City sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Mexico City's exact coordinates (19.4326, -99.1332) and time zone (America/Mexico_City). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Mexico City?
At Mexico City's latitude of 19.43° N, the longest day stretches to about 13h 12m on the June solstice. The shortest day, on the December solstice, is around 10h 48m — a year-round swing of roughly 2h 18m.
When is golden hour in Mexico City?
Golden hour in Mexico City occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Mexico City sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Mexico City's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Mexico City?
In Mexico City, the sun rises in the east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Mexico City?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Mexico City, solar noon arrives roughly 397 minutes after clock noon, because Mexico City sits in the eastern partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").