Sunrise and Sunset times in Alajuela, Costa Rica 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:44:53
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 Sunset: 17:17:43
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Day Length: 11h 32m 50s
Time zone: America/Costa_Rica, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 10.02, Longitude: -84.23
Alajuela
Alajuela, Costa Rica 
387 743 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:38:40 | 11:26:07 | 17:13:33 | 11h 34m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:39:10 | 11:26:30 | 17:13:49 | 11h 34m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:39:41 | 11:26:53 | 17:14:06 | 11h 34m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:40:11 | 11:27:18 | 17:14:24 | 11h 34m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:40:42 | 11:27:43 | 17:14:43 | 11h 34m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:41:13 | 11:28:08 | 17:15:03 | 11h 33m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:41:44 | 11:28:34 | 17:15:23 | 11h 33m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:42:16 | 11:29:00 | 17:15:45 | 11h 33m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:42:47 | 11:29:27 | 17:16:07 | 11h 33m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:43:19 | 11:29:54 | 17:16:30 | 11h 33m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:43:50 | 11:30:22 | 17:16:54 | 11h 33m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:44:22 | 11:30:50 | 17:17:18 | 11h 32m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:44:53 | 11:31:18 | 17:17:43 | 11h 32m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:45:25 | 11:31:47 | 17:18:09 | 11h 32m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:45:56 | 11:32:16 | 17:18:36 | 11h 32m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:46:27 | 11:32:45 | 17:19:03 | 11h 32m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:46:58 | 11:33:14 | 17:19:30 | 11h 32m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:47:29 | 11:33:44 | 17:19:59 | 11h 32m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:48:00 | 11:34:13 | 17:20:27 | 11h 32m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:48:30 | 11:34:43 | 17:20:57 | 11h 32m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:49:00 | 11:35:13 | 17:21:26 | 11h 32m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:49:29 | 11:35:43 | 17:21:56 | 11h 32m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:49:59 | 11:36:13 | 17:22:27 | 11h 32m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:50:27 | 11:36:42 | 17:22:58 | 11h 32m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:50:56 | 11:37:12 | 17:23:29 | 11h 32m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:51:24 | 11:37:42 | 17:24:00 | 11h 32m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:51:51 | 11:38:11 | 17:24:32 | 11h 32m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:52:18 | 11:38:41 | 17:25:04 | 11h 32m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:52:44 | 11:39:10 | 17:25:36 | 11h 32m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:53:10 | 11:39:39 | 17:26:08 | 11h 32m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:53:34 | 11:40:07 | 17:26:40 | 11h 33m 6s |
Day length in Alajuela during the year on the chart:
Alajuela on Costa Rica map:
Locations in the same time zone America/Costa_Rica
Cartago (Cartago), Puerto Limon (Limón), Puntarenas (Puntarenas), Liberia (Guanacaste), Quesada (Alajuela), Heredia (Heredia), Canas (Guanacaste)
Largest populated areas in Costa Rica
San Jose (San José), Cartago (Cartago), Puerto Limon (Limón), Puntarenas (Puntarenas), Liberia (Guanacaste), Quesada (Alajuela), Heredia (Heredia), Canas (Guanacaste)
Countries closest to Costa Rica
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks