Sun Times in Punta Cana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Punta Cana?
Sunrise in Punta Cana on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (America/Puerto_Rico). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Punta Cana?
Sunset in Punta Cana on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:54 PM (America/Puerto_Rico). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Punta Cana?
Morning golden hour in Punta Cana ends at 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:25 PM.
How long is the day in Punta Cana?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Punta Cana there are 12 hours and 37 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Punta Cana?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Punta Cana at 12:36 PM (America/Puerto_Rico). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Punta Cana?
In Punta Cana, sunset is at 6:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:10 PM (America/Puerto_Rico). Civil twilight ends at 7:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Punta Cana?
Twilight in Punta Cana lasts approximately 75 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 Punta Cana?
The earliest sunrise in Punta Cana in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on May 26 (America/Puerto_Rico). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Punta Cana?
The latest sunset in Punta Cana in 2026 is at 7:14 PM on June 28 (America/Puerto_Rico). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Punta Cana?
After sunset at 6:54 PM in Punta Cana, civil twilight ends at 7:17 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:10 PM (America/Puerto_Rico).
What these times mean
Solar times in Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Punta Cana on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 33m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 01m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 15m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 08m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 45m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:27 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 16m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 01m |
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