Today in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 7:14 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 8m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 159 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Punta Cana is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Punta Cana
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Punta Cana runs from N/A to 6:37 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:43 PM and lasts until 7:14 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Punta Cana's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Punta Cana falls exactly at 12:40 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.78 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punta Cana, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Punta Cana?
At Punta Cana's latitude of 18.582°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.24° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Punta Cana are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.582, -68.4055. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Punta Cana (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Punta Cana versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2025 | 6:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2021 | 6:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Punta Cana today?
In Punta Cana, the sun rises at exactly 6:06 AM and sets at 7:14 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Punta Cana today?
Today, morning golden hour in Punta Cana runs from N/A to 6:37 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:43 PM and lasts until 7:12 PM.
Why does sunrise in Punta Cana shift every day?
At Punta Cana's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.24° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Punta Cana at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:40 PM when the sun reaches 24.78. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punta Cana, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Punta Cana changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:06 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:06 AM.