Sunrise and Sunset times in Alajuela, Costa Rica 
Alajuela
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
Alajuela, Costa Rica
387 743 people
Current temperature 22 ° C 
Patchy rain nearby
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:26:29
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 Sunset: 17:36:41
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Day Length: 12h 10m 12s
Time zone: America/Costa_Rica, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 10.02, Longitude: -84.23
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 05:27:36 | 11:36:46 | 17:45:56 | 12h 18m 20s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 05:27:33 | 11:36:26 | 17:45:20 | 12h 17m 47s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 05:27:29 | 11:36:07 | 17:44:45 | 12h 17m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 05:27:25 | 11:35:47 | 17:44:09 | 12h 16m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 05:27:21 | 11:35:27 | 17:43:32 | 12h 16m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 05:27:17 | 11:35:06 | 17:42:56 | 12h 15m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 05:27:13 | 11:34:46 | 17:42:19 | 12h 15m 6s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 05:27:08 | 11:34:25 | 17:41:42 | 12h 14m 34s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 05:27:03 | 11:34:04 | 17:41:05 | 12h 14m 2s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 05:26:59 | 11:33:43 | 17:40:28 | 12h 13m 29s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 05:26:54 | 11:33:22 | 17:39:50 | 12h 12m 56s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 05:26:49 | 11:33:01 | 17:39:13 | 12h 12m 24s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 05:26:44 | 11:32:40 | 17:38:35 | 12h 11m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 05:26:39 | 11:32:18 | 17:37:57 | 12h 11m 18s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 05:26:34 | 11:31:57 | 17:37:19 | 12h 10m 45s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 05:26:29 | 11:31:35 | 17:36:41 | 12h 10m 12s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 05:26:24 | 11:31:14 | 17:36:04 | 12h 9m 40s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 05:26:19 | 11:30:52 | 17:35:26 | 12h 9m 7s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 05:26:14 | 11:30:31 | 17:34:48 | 12h 8m 34s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 05:26:09 | 11:30:10 | 17:34:10 | 12h 8m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 05:26:05 | 11:29:48 | 17:33:32 | 12h 7m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 05:26:00 | 11:29:27 | 17:32:55 | 12h 6m 55s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 05:25:55 | 11:29:06 | 17:32:17 | 12h 6m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 05:25:51 | 11:28:45 | 17:31:40 | 12h 5m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 05:25:47 | 11:28:25 | 17:31:02 | 12h 5m 15s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 05:25:43 | 11:28:04 | 17:30:25 | 12h 4m 42s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 05:25:39 | 11:27:44 | 17:29:49 | 12h 4m 10s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 05:25:35 | 11:27:24 | 17:29:12 | 12h 3m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 05:25:31 | 11:27:04 | 17:28:36 | 12h 3m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 05:25:28 | 11:26:44 | 17:28:00 | 12h 2m 32s |
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)
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