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Sunrise and sunset in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Monday, October 12

Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset6:14 PM
Daylight11h 47m

First light 6:05 AM Solar noon 12:21 PM Last light 6:36 PM

Golden hour: 6:27 AM–6:56 AM and 5:45 PM–6:14 PM

Times are local time in Punta Cana. Current time in Punta Cana →

Sunrise and sunset in Punta Cana through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:25 AM6:23 PM11h 58m
Oct 15, 20266:28 AM6:12 PM11h 44m
Nov 1, 20266:34 AM6:02 PM11h 28m
Nov 15, 20266:41 AM5:57 PM11h 16m
Dec 1, 20266:51 AM5:57 PM11h 6m
Dec 15, 20266:59 AM6:00 PM11h 1m
Jan 1, 20277:07 AM6:09 PM11h 2m
Jan 15, 20277:10 AM6:17 PM11h 8m
Feb 1, 20277:08 AM6:28 PM11h 20m
Feb 15, 20277:03 AM6:35 PM11h 32m
Mar 1, 20276:54 AM6:40 PM11h 46m
Mar 15, 20276:43 AM6:44 PM12h 1m
Apr 1, 20276:29 AM6:48 PM12h 19m
Apr 15, 20276:18 AM6:51 PM12h 33m
May 1, 20276:07 AM6:56 PM12h 49m
May 15, 20276:01 AM7:01 PM13h 0m
Jun 1, 20275:57 AM7:07 PM13h 10m
Jun 15, 20275:58 AM7:12 PM13h 14m
Jul 1, 20276:01 AM7:15 PM13h 14m
Jul 15, 20276:06 AM7:14 PM13h 9m
Aug 1, 20276:12 AM7:10 PM12h 58m
Aug 15, 20276:16 AM7:02 PM12h 46m
Sep 1, 20276:20 AM6:50 PM12h 30m
Sep 15, 20276:22 AM6:38 PM12h 15m

Calculated for 18.58°N, 68.40°W, including daylight saving time where Punta Cana uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Punta Cana this year

  • Longest day: June 21 (13h 15m)
  • Shortest day: December 22 (11h 1m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 5:57 AM on May 30
  • Latest sunset: 7:15 PM on June 27

Questions

What time is sunrise in Punta Cana today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 6:14 PM in Punta Cana, giving 11 hours 47 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Punta Cana?

The longest day in Punta Cana in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 15 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Punta Cana?

The shortest day in Punta Cana in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 1 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Punta Cana?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:57 AM on May 30, and the latest sunset is 7:15 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 Punta Cana?

Today, golden hour in Punta Cana is from sunrise (6:27 AM) to 6:56 AM in the morning, and from 5:45 PM to sunset (6:14 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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