Sun Times in Santo Domingo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santo Domingo?
Sunrise in Santo Domingo on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santo Domingo?
Sunset in Santo Domingo on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:12 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santo Domingo?
Morning golden hour in Santo Domingo ends at 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:42 PM.
How long is the day in Santo Domingo?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Santo Domingo there are 12 hours and 54 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santo Domingo?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santo Domingo at 12:45 PM (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santo Domingo?
In Santo Domingo, sunset is at 7:12 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:31 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:35 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santo Domingo?
Twilight in Santo Domingo lasts approximately 79 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 Santo Domingo?
The earliest sunrise in Santo Domingo in 2026 is at 5:55 AM on June 6 (America/Mexico_City). 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 7:28 PM on June 24 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santo Domingo?
After sunset at 7:12 PM in Santo Domingo, civil twilight ends at 7:35 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:31 PM (America/Mexico_City).
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 | 7:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 56m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 26m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 13m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 30m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 22m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 54m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 04m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 47m |
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