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Sun Times in Santo Domingo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santo Domingo?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Santo Domingo (America/Bogota). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santo Domingo?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Santo Domingo (America/Bogota). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santo Domingo?
Golden hour times for Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo?
The day length for Santo Domingo is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santo Domingo?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Santo Domingo is shown in the times above (America/Bogota). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Santo Domingo?
Sunset and dusk times for Santo Domingo are displayed above (America/Bogota). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Santo Domingo?
Twilight duration in Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo?
The earliest sunrise in Santo Domingo in 2026 is at 5:44 AM on May 12 (America/Bogota). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santo Domingo?
The latest sunset in Santo Domingo in 2026 is at 6:20 PM on July 6 (America/Bogota). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santo Domingo?
After sunset in Santo Domingo, 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 Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santo Domingo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 47m |
| February | 6:17 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 55m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:52 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 25m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 30m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 28m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 20m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 5:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 5:50 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 50m |
| December | 6:03 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 45m |