Sun Times in Puerto Vallarta
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Puerto Vallarta?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Puerto Vallarta (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Puerto Vallarta?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Puerto Vallarta (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Puerto Vallarta?
Golden hour times for Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta?
The day length for Puerto Vallarta is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Puerto Vallarta?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Puerto Vallarta is shown in the times above (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Puerto Vallarta?
Sunset and dusk times for Puerto Vallarta are displayed above (America/Mexico_City). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Puerto Vallarta?
Twilight duration in Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta?
The earliest sunrise in Puerto Vallarta in 2026 is at 6:19 AM on May 30 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Puerto Vallarta?
The latest sunset in Puerto Vallarta in 2026 is at 7:45 PM on June 25 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Puerto Vallarta?
After sunset in Puerto Vallarta, 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 Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Puerto Vallarta on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 01m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 29m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 07m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 23m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 16m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 50m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
| December | 7:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 53m |
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