What time is sunrise and sunset in San Rafael?
Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in San Rafael, San José Province. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.
Today
Sunrise
5:22 AM
105° ESEDawn 5:01 AM
Sunrise in San Rafael was at 5:22:59 AM CST (4h ago).
Sunset
5:17 PM
255° WSWDusk 5:38 PM
Sunset in San Rafael will be at 5:17:09 PM CST (in 7h 54m).
Now
5:22a5:17p
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 4:48 PM
| Window | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Golden hour | 5:09 – 5:51 AM | 4:48 – 5:30 PM |
| Blue hour | 5:01 – 5:09 AM | 5:30 – 5:38 PM |
- Daylight
- 11h 54m
- −26s vs. yesterday
- Darkness
- 9h 51m
- Solar noon
- 11:20 AM
- Sun altitude
- 51.5°
- Sun direction
- 131° SE
Tomorrow
Sunrise
5:23 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:01 AM
Sunrise in San Rafael will be at 5:23:13 AM CST (in 20h).
Sunset
5:16 PM
254° WSWDusk 5:38 PM
Sunset in San Rafael will be at 5:16:58 PM CST (in 31h 54m).
Moon tonight
Phase, moonrise and moonset in San Rafael
Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 1:33 AM
- Moonset
- 2:00 PM
Calendar
Central Standard Time · select a day to expand
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Dusk | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 5:00 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 55m 29s | |
| 2 Mon | 5:00 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 55m 02s | |
| 3 Tue | 5:01 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 54m 36s | |
| 4 Wed | 5:01 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 54m 10s | |
Wednesday, November 4 11h 54m 10s of daylight·−26s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:01 AM – 5:38 PM Time 9:23 AM Altitude 51.4° Heading 131° SE Light Daylight 9:23 AM, Daylight, altitude 51.4 degrees | |||||||
| 5 Thu | 5:01 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 53m 44s | |
| 6 Fri | 5:01 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 53m 19s | |
| 7 Sat | 5:01 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 52m 54s | |
| 8 Sun | 5:02 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 52m 30s | |
| 9 Mon | 5:02 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 52m 05s | |
| 10 Tue | 5:02 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 51m 41s | |
| 11 Wed | 5:02 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 51m 18s | |
| 12 Thu | 5:03 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 50m 55s | |
| 13 Fri | 5:03 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 50m 32s | |
| 14 Sat | 5:03 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 50m 10s | |
| 15 Sun | 5:04 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 49m 48s | |
| 16 Mon | 5:04 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 49m 26s | |
| 17 Tue | 5:04 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 49m 05s | |
| 18 Wed | 5:05 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 48m 44s | |
| 19 Thu | 5:05 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 48m 24s | |
| 20 Fri | 5:05 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:22 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 48m 05s | |
| 21 Sat | 5:06 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:22 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 47m 46s | |
| 22 Sun | 5:06 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:22 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 47m 27s | |
| 23 Mon | 5:07 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:38 PM | 11h 47m 09s | |
| 24 Tue | 5:07 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 46m 51s | |
| 25 Wed | 5:07 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 46m 34s | |
| 26 Thu | 5:08 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:23 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 46m 17s | |
| 27 Fri | 5:08 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:24 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 46m 01s | |
| 28 Sat | 5:09 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:24 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 11h 45m 46s | |
| 29 Sun | 5:09 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:24 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:40 PM | 11h 45m 31s | |
| 30 Mon | 5:10 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:25 AM | 5:17 PM | 5:40 PM | 11h 45m 17s | |
Photos
Sunrise and sunset photos of San Rafael from Flickr.
Golden hourView on Flickr
atardecer de fuego en la lluviosa San JoséView on Flickr
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SunsetView on Flickr
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BMW 525iView on Flickr
Así amaneció... :Chircher Ruíz. #amanecer #cielo #sol #belleza #sineditar #caribe #sunrise #sky #sun #beauty #unedited #caribbean #costarica #puravidaView on Flickr
Windmillin'.View on Flickr
The end of the dayView on Flickr
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in San Rafael, Costa Rica
- What time does the sun rise in San Rafael today?
- Sunrise in San Rafael today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:22 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
- What time does the sun set in San Rafael today?
- Sunset today is at 5:17 PM, after 11h 54m of daylight.
- When does it get dark in San Rafael tonight?
- Civil twilight ends at 5:38 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:29 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
- When is the longest day in San Rafael, Costa Rica?
- The longest day of 2026 in San Rafael is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 52m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
- When is the shortest day in San Rafael, Costa Rica?
- The shortest day of 2026 in San Rafael, San José Province is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 42m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
- How much more daylight does San Rafael get in summer than in winter?
- San Rafael gets 1h 09m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 52m against 11h 42m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
- When is the earliest sunrise in San Rafael?
- The earliest sunrise of 2026 in San Rafael is on Thursday, May 28, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:09 AM.
- When is the latest sunset in San Rafael?
- The latest sunset is on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM.
- When is the earliest sunset in San Rafael?
- The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with the sun down by 5:16 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
- When is the latest sunrise in San Rafael?
- The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:54 AM.
- Does San Rafael observe daylight saving time?
- No. San Rafael stays on Central Standard Time (UTC-6) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.
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