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Cancún Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mexico
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cancún, Mexico, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Cancún, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (America/Cancun). The day lasts 11h 44m, solar noon is at 12:35 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:12 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
EST
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 6:51 AM
Today’s solar times in Cancún
Dawn
6:20 AM
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:12 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:57 PM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Dusk
6:49 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 44m
Solar noon
12:35 PM
Coordinates
21.1743, -86.8466
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 21.1743, longitude -86.8466, and the America/Cancun time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cancún over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 44m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 43m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 36m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 12m |
What these times mean
Cancún 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 Cancún throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 27m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 09m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 25m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 18m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 52m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 51m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:06 AM
May 30
Latest sunset
7:34 PM
June 27
Longest day
13h 25m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 51m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cancún with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2038 | 8:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 1:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Dec 6, 2067 | 9:03 AM | 100.1% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 12:20 PM | 103.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cancún today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Cancún, Mexico is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (America/Cancun).
How long is the day in Cancún today?
Today in Cancún, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 44m.
When is golden hour in Cancún?
Morning golden hour in Cancún ends at 7:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cancún?
Solar noon in Cancún is at 12:35 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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