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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, sunrise is at 6:43 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (America/Santo_Domingo). The day lasts 11h 22m, solar noon is at 12:24 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:14 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
AST
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 2:20 AM
Today’s solar times in Santo Domingo
Dawn
6:21 AM
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:14 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:35 PM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Dusk
6:28 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 22m
Solar noon
12:24 PM
Coordinates
18.4719, -69.8923
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 18.4719, longitude -69.8923, and the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Santo Domingo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 22m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 21m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 16m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 03m |
What these times mean
Santo Domingo changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Santo Domingo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 08m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 33m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 00m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 14m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 08m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 46m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 16m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 02m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:03 AM
May 31
Latest sunset
7:21 PM
June 29
Longest day
13h 14m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 01m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Santo Domingo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2038 | 9:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 9:32 AM | 99.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Dec 6, 2067 | 10:03 AM | 100.1% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 1:20 PM | 103.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santo Domingo today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is at 6:43 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (America/Santo_Domingo).
How long is the day in Santo Domingo today?
Today in Santo Domingo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 22m.
When is golden hour in Santo Domingo?
Morning golden hour in Santo Domingo ends at 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Santo Domingo?
Solar noon in Santo Domingo is at 12:24 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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