Sun Times in Cabo San Lucas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cabo San Lucas?
Sunrise in Cabo San Lucas on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:55 AM (America/Mazatlan). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cabo San Lucas?
Sunset in Cabo San Lucas on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:52 PM (America/Mazatlan). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cabo San Lucas?
Morning golden hour in Cabo San Lucas ends at 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in Cabo San Lucas?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Cabo San Lucas there are 12 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cabo San Lucas?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cabo San Lucas at 12:24 PM (America/Mazatlan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cabo San Lucas?
In Cabo San Lucas, sunset is at 6:52 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:11 PM (America/Mazatlan). Civil twilight ends at 7:15 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cabo San Lucas?
Twilight in Cabo San Lucas lasts approximately 79 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
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 at 6:52 PM in Cabo San Lucas, civil twilight ends at 7:15 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:11 PM (America/Mazatlan).
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 |
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