Longest and shortest day in Mexico City
In Mexico City, Mexico, the longest day of 2026 is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 13h 18m of daylight, and the shortest is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 10h 58m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:40 | 18:47 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 05:59 | 19:17 | 13h 18m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:25 | 18:32 | 12h 7m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 07:05 | 18:03 | 10h 58m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:13 | 18:18 | 11h 5m |
| February | 07:05 | 18:36 | 11h 31m |
| March | 06:44 | 18:46 | 12h 1m |
| April | 06:19 | 18:54 | 12h 35m |
| May | 06:01 | 19:04 | 13h 3m |
| June | 05:58 | 19:16 | 13h 18m |
| July | 06:06 | 19:18 | 13h 11m |
| August | 06:17 | 19:04 | 12h 47m |
| September | 06:24 | 18:38 | 12h 15m |
| October | 06:31 | 18:13 | 11h 42m |
| November | 06:44 | 17:57 | 11h 13m |
| December | 07:02 | 18:00 | 10h 58m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Mexico City
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Mexico City leans toward the Sun for part of the year and away for the rest. When it leans toward the Sun the days lengthen and the Sun climbs higher; half a year later the opposite happens. The size of the swing depends on how far Mexico City sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Mexico City
When is the longest day in Mexico City?
The longest day in Mexico City falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 13h 18m of daylight, sunrise at 05:59 and sunset at 19:17.
When is the shortest day in Mexico City?
The shortest day in Mexico City falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 10h 58m of daylight, sunrise at 07:05 and sunset at 18:03.
How much does day length change through the year in Mexico City?
Between the longest and shortest day, Mexico City gains and loses about 2h 20m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Mexico City's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.