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Sun Times in les Escaldes
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in les Escaldes?
Sunrise in les Escaldes on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 7:10 AM (Europe/Andorra). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in les Escaldes?
Sunset in les Escaldes on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 8:41 PM (Europe/Andorra). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in les Escaldes?
Morning golden hour in les Escaldes ends at 7:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in les Escaldes?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in les Escaldes there are 13 hours and 31 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in les Escaldes?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in les Escaldes at 1:56 PM (Europe/Andorra). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in les Escaldes?
In les Escaldes, sunset is at 8:41 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:24 PM (Europe/Andorra). Civil twilight ends at 9:11 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in les Escaldes?
Twilight in les Escaldes lasts approximately 103 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in les Escaldes?
The earliest sunrise in les Escaldes in 2026 is at 6:15 AM on June 13 (Europe/Andorra). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in les Escaldes?
The latest sunset in les Escaldes in 2026 is at 9:35 PM on June 22 (Europe/Andorra). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in les Escaldes?
After sunset at 8:41 PM in les Escaldes, civil twilight ends at 9:11 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:24 PM (Europe/Andorra).
What these times mean
Solar times in les Escaldes shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in les Escaldes
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in les Escaldes on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:20 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:50 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:12 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 37m |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:33 PM | 15h 17m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:55 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 7:33 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 8:06 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 7:44 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 47m |
| December | 8:16 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 05m |