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Sun Times in Cabo San Lucas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cabo San Lucas?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cabo San Lucas (America/Mazatlan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cabo San Lucas?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cabo San Lucas (America/Mazatlan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cabo San Lucas?
Golden hour times for Cabo San Lucas are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Cabo San Lucas?
The day length for Cabo San Lucas is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cabo San Lucas?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cabo San Lucas is shown in the times above (America/Mazatlan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cabo San Lucas?
Sunset and dusk times for Cabo San Lucas are displayed above (America/Mazatlan). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cabo San Lucas?
Twilight duration in Cabo San Lucas varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cabo San Lucas?
The earliest sunrise in Cabo San Lucas in 2026 is at 5:33 AM on June 2 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cabo San Lucas?
The latest sunset in Cabo San Lucas in 2026 is at 7:09 PM on June 30 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cabo San Lucas?
After sunset in Cabo San Lucas, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Cabo San Lucas shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Cabo San Lucas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cabo San Lucas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 53m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 25m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 15m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 32m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 24m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 55m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 02m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 44m |