Sunrise & sunset times in San Salvador, El Salvador
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 18:28 in San Salvador. All times are shown in the America/El_Salvador timezone.
Today in San Salvador
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Golden hour in San Salvador today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in San Salvador when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in San Salvador (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at San Salvador’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:23 | 17:48 | 12:06 | 11h 24m |
| February | 06:19 | 18:02 | 12:10 | 11h 42m |
| March | 06:04 | 18:07 | 12:05 | 12h 02m |
| April | 05:43 | 18:10 | 11:56 | 12h 26m |
| May | 05:30 | 18:16 | 11:53 | 12h 45m |
| June | 05:29 | 18:25 | 11:57 | 12h 55m |
| July | 05:37 | 18:28 | 12:02 | 12h 51m |
| August | 05:43 | 18:18 | 12:01 | 12h 34m |
| September | 05:45 | 17:57 | 11:51 | 12h 12m |
| October | 05:47 | 17:37 | 11:42 | 11h 49m |
| November | 05:56 | 17:26 | 11:41 | 11h 29m |
| December | 06:12 | 17:31 | 11:51 | 11h 19m |
Solar year in San Salvador (2026)
Day length in San Salvador swings by 1h 37m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in San Salvador
Longest day in San Salvador: 12h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 44m.
Moon tonight in San Salvador
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in San Salvador today?▼
The sun rises at 05:36 America/El_Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador today.
What time is sunset in San Salvador today?▼
The sun sets at 18:28 America/El_Salvador in San Salvador today.
How long is the day in San Salvador today?▼
Daylight in San Salvador today lasts 12 hours and 51 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in San Salvador?▼
The morning golden hour in San Salvador runs from 05:13 to 06:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:58 to 18:51.
What is the timezone of San Salvador?▼
San Salvador uses the America/El_Salvador timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in San Salvador?▼
The longest day of 2026 in San Salvador is 21 June 2026, with 12h 56m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Salvador?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in San Salvador is 21 December 2026, with 11h 19m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in San Salvador?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in San Salvador swings by 1h 37m.