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Sunrise and sunset in Cancún, Mexico

Monday, October 12

Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset6:27 PM
Daylight11h 44m

First light 6:20 AM Solar noon 12:35 PM Last light 6:49 PM

Golden hour: 6:42 AM–7:12 AM and 5:57 PM–6:27 PM

Times are local time in Cancún. Current time in Cancún →

Sunrise and sunset in Cancún through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:39 AM6:36 PM11h 57m
Oct 15, 20266:44 AM6:24 PM11h 41m
Nov 1, 20266:51 AM6:13 PM11h 22m
Nov 15, 20266:59 AM6:07 PM11h 8m
Dec 1, 20267:09 AM6:06 PM10h 56m
Dec 15, 20267:18 AM6:09 PM10h 51m
Jan 1, 20277:25 AM6:18 PM10h 52m
Jan 15, 20277:28 AM6:27 PM10h 59m
Feb 1, 20277:25 AM6:38 PM11h 13m
Feb 15, 20277:19 AM6:46 PM11h 27m
Mar 1, 20277:09 AM6:52 PM11h 43m
Mar 15, 20276:57 AM6:57 PM12h 0m
Apr 1, 20276:41 AM7:03 PM12h 21m
Apr 15, 20276:29 AM7:07 PM12h 38m
May 1, 20276:18 AM7:13 PM12h 55m
May 15, 20276:10 AM7:19 PM13h 8m
Jun 1, 20276:06 AM7:26 PM13h 20m
Jun 15, 20276:06 AM7:31 PM13h 25m
Jul 1, 20276:10 AM7:34 PM13h 24m
Jul 15, 20276:15 AM7:33 PM13h 18m
Aug 1, 20276:22 AM7:27 PM13h 6m
Aug 15, 20276:27 AM7:19 PM12h 52m
Sep 1, 20276:32 AM7:05 PM12h 33m
Sep 15, 20276:35 AM6:52 PM12h 17m

Calculated for 21.17°N, 86.85°W, including daylight saving time where Cancún uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Cancún this year

  • Longest day: June 21 (13h 25m)
  • Shortest day: December 22 (10h 51m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 6:06 AM on May 30
  • Latest sunset: 7:34 PM on June 27

Questions

What time is sunrise in Cancún today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:27 PM in Cancún, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Cancún?

The longest day in Cancún in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 25 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Cancún?

The shortest day in Cancún in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cancún?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:06 AM on May 30, and the latest sunset is 7:34 PM on June 27. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Cancún?

Today, golden hour in Cancún is from sunrise (6:42 AM) to 7:12 AM in the morning, and from 5:57 PM to sunset (6:27 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.

What is civil twilight?

Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.

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