Sun Times in Punta Cana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Punta Cana?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Punta Cana (America/Puerto_Rico). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Punta Cana?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Punta Cana (America/Puerto_Rico). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Punta Cana?
Golden hour times for Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana?
The day length for Punta Cana is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Punta Cana?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Punta Cana is shown in the times above (America/Puerto_Rico). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Punta Cana?
Sunset and dusk times for Punta Cana are displayed above (America/Puerto_Rico). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Punta Cana?
Twilight duration in Punta Cana 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 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 in Punta Cana, 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 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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