Sunrise and Sunset times in Machala, Ecuador 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:23:37
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 Sunset: 18:30:14
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Day Length: 12h 6m 37s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:26:57 | 12:32:06 | 18:37:14 | 12h 10m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:26:51 | 12:31:54 | 18:36:56 | 12h 10m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:26:44 | 12:31:41 | 18:36:38 | 12h 9m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:26:36 | 12:31:28 | 18:36:20 | 12h 9m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:26:28 | 12:31:15 | 18:36:01 | 12h 9m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:26:20 | 12:31:01 | 18:35:41 | 12h 9m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:26:11 | 12:30:46 | 18:35:22 | 12h 9m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:26:02 | 12:30:32 | 18:35:01 | 12h 8m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:25:53 | 12:30:17 | 18:34:41 | 12h 8m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:25:43 | 12:30:01 | 18:34:20 | 12h 8m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:25:33 | 12:29:46 | 18:33:59 | 12h 8m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:25:22 | 12:29:30 | 18:33:37 | 12h 8m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:25:11 | 12:29:13 | 18:33:16 | 12h 8m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:25:00 | 12:28:57 | 18:32:54 | 12h 7m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:24:49 | 12:28:40 | 18:32:31 | 12h 7m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:24:37 | 12:28:23 | 18:32:09 | 12h 7m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:24:26 | 12:28:06 | 18:31:46 | 12h 7m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:24:14 | 12:27:49 | 18:31:23 | 12h 7m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:24:02 | 12:27:31 | 18:31:00 | 12h 6m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:23:49 | 12:27:13 | 18:30:37 | 12h 6m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:23:37 | 12:26:55 | 18:30:14 | 12h 6m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:23:24 | 12:26:38 | 18:29:51 | 12h 6m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:23:12 | 12:26:20 | 18:29:27 | 12h 6m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:22:59 | 12:26:02 | 18:29:04 | 12h 6m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:22:46 | 12:25:43 | 18:28:40 | 12h 5m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:22:34 | 12:25:25 | 18:28:17 | 12h 5m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:22:21 | 12:25:07 | 18:27:54 | 12h 5m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:22:08 | 12:24:49 | 18:27:30 | 12h 5m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:21:55 | 12:24:31 | 18:27:07 | 12h 5m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:21:43 | 12:24:13 | 18:26:44 | 12h 5m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:21:30 | 12:23:55 | 18:26:20 | 12h 4m 50s |
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