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Sunrise and sunset in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:18 AM–6:47 AM and 5:36 PM–6:05 PM
Times are local time in San Juan. Current time in San Juan →
Sunrise and sunset in San Juan through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 58m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 44m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 28m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 16m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 6m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 2m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 8m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 20m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 33m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 46m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 1m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 19m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 33m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 48m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 0m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 10m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 14m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 13m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 8m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 57m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 46m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 30m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 15m |
Calculated for 18.47°N, 66.11°W, including daylight saving time where San Juan uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in San Juan this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 14m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 1m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:48 AM on May 30
- Latest sunset: 7:06 PM on July 1
Questions
What time is sunrise in San Juan today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:05 PM in San Juan, 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 San Juan?
The longest day in San Juan in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Juan?
The shortest day in San Juan in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 1 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in San Juan?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:48 AM on May 30, and the latest sunset is 7:06 PM on July 1. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in San Juan?
Today, golden hour in San Juan is from sunrise (6:18 AM) to 6:47 AM in the morning, and from 5:36 PM to sunset (6:05 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.