Sunrise and Sunset times in Machala, Ecuador 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:05:22
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 Sunset: 18:24:02
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Day Length: 12h 18m 40s
Time zone: America/Guayaquil, UTC -5 h.
Latitude: -3.26, Longitude: -79.96
Machala
El Oro, Ecuador 
213 034 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:00:05 | 12:09:02 | 18:17:58 | 12h 17m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:00:26 | 12:09:25 | 18:18:24 | 12h 17m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:00:47 | 12:09:48 | 18:18:50 | 12h 18m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:01:09 | 12:10:13 | 18:19:16 | 12h 18m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:01:32 | 12:10:38 | 18:19:44 | 12h 18m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:01:55 | 12:11:03 | 18:20:11 | 12h 18m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:02:19 | 12:11:29 | 18:20:39 | 12h 18m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:02:43 | 12:11:55 | 18:21:07 | 12h 18m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:03:08 | 12:12:22 | 18:21:36 | 12h 18m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:03:34 | 12:12:49 | 18:22:04 | 12h 18m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:04:00 | 12:13:17 | 18:22:33 | 12h 18m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:04:27 | 12:13:45 | 18:23:03 | 12h 18m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:04:54 | 12:14:13 | 18:23:32 | 12h 18m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:05:22 | 12:14:42 | 18:24:02 | 12h 18m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:05:50 | 12:15:11 | 18:24:32 | 12h 18m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:06:18 | 12:15:40 | 18:25:02 | 12h 18m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:06:47 | 12:16:09 | 18:25:32 | 12h 18m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:07:16 | 12:16:39 | 18:26:02 | 12h 18m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:07:45 | 12:17:08 | 18:26:32 | 12h 18m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:08:15 | 12:17:38 | 18:27:01 | 12h 18m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:08:44 | 12:18:08 | 18:27:31 | 12h 18m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:09:14 | 12:18:38 | 18:28:01 | 12h 18m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:09:44 | 12:19:08 | 18:28:31 | 12h 18m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:10:14 | 12:19:37 | 18:29:00 | 12h 18m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:10:45 | 12:20:07 | 18:29:29 | 12h 18m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:11:15 | 12:20:37 | 18:29:58 | 12h 18m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:11:45 | 12:21:06 | 18:30:27 | 12h 18m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:12:15 | 12:21:35 | 18:30:55 | 12h 18m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 06:12:46 | 12:22:05 | 18:31:24 | 12h 18m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 06:13:16 | 12:22:33 | 18:31:51 | 12h 18m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 06:13:46 | 12:23:02 | 18:32:18 | 12h 18m 32s |
Day length in Machala during the year on the chart:
Machala on Ecuador map:
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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