Sun Times in Playa del Carmen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Playa del Carmen?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Playa del Carmen (America/Cancun). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Playa del Carmen?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Playa del Carmen (America/Cancun). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Playa del Carmen?
Golden hour times for Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
The day length for Playa del Carmen is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Playa del Carmen?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Playa del Carmen is shown in the times above (America/Cancun). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Playa del Carmen?
Sunset and dusk times for Playa del Carmen are displayed above (America/Cancun). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Playa del Carmen?
Twilight duration in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
The earliest sunrise in Playa del Carmen in 2026 is at 6:06 AM on June 4 (America/Cancun). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Playa del Carmen?
The latest sunset in Playa del Carmen in 2026 is at 7:33 PM on June 30 (America/Cancun). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Playa del Carmen?
After sunset in Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Playa del Carmen on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 01m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 29m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 07m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 23m |
| July | 6:16 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 16m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 50m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 09m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 53m |
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