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Sunrise and sunset in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:43 AM–7:13 AM and 5:57 PM–6:27 PM
Times are local time in Playa del Carmen. Current time in Playa del Carmen →
Sunrise and sunset in Playa del Carmen through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 57m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 41m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 23m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 10m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 58m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 53m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 54m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 1m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 14m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 28m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 44m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 0m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 21m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 37m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 54m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 7m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 18m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 23m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 22m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 16m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 4m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 51m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 33m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 16m |
Calculated for 20.63°N, 87.07°W, including daylight saving time where Playa del Carmen uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Playa del Carmen this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 23m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 53m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:08 AM on May 29
- Latest sunset: 7:34 PM on June 29
Questions
What time is sunrise in Playa del Carmen today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 6:27 PM in Playa del Carmen, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Playa del Carmen?
The longest day in Playa del Carmen in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Playa del Carmen?
The shortest day in Playa del Carmen in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Playa del Carmen?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:08 AM on May 29, and the latest sunset is 7:34 PM on June 29. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Playa del Carmen?
Today, golden hour in Playa del Carmen is from sunrise (6:43 AM) to 7:13 AM in the morning, and from 5:57 PM to sunset (6:27 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.