Today in Mexico City, Mexico, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 7:20 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 15m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Mexico City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mexico City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mexico City runs from N/A to 6:36 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:48 PM and lasts until 7:20 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Mexico City's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mexico City falls exactly at 12:42 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -1.70 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mexico City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mexico City?
At Mexico City's latitude of 19.4326296°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 245.28° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mexico City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 19.4326296, -99.1331785. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mexico City (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Mexico City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:04 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 15m |
| 2025 | 6:05 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 15m |
| 2021 | 7:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 15m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mexico City today?
In Mexico City, the sun rises at exactly 6:04 AM and sets at 7:20 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mexico City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mexico City runs from N/A to 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:48 PM and lasts until 7:17 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mexico City shift every day?
At Mexico City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 245.28° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Mexico City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:42 PM when the sun reaches -1.70. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mexico City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Mexico City changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:05 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:05 AM.