Sunrise & sunset times in Cancún, Mexico
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 18:19 in Cancún. All times are shown in the America/Cancun timezone.
Today in Cancún
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Cancún today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Cancún when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Cancún (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Cancún’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:27 | 18:26 | 12:56 | 10h 59m |
| February | 07:17 | 18:45 | 13:01 | 11h 27m |
| March | 06:55 | 18:56 | 12:56 | 12h 01m |
| April | 06:28 | 19:06 | 12:47 | 12h 38m |
| May | 06:09 | 19:18 | 12:43 | 13h 08m |
| June | 06:05 | 19:30 | 12:47 | 13h 24m |
| July | 06:14 | 19:32 | 12:53 | 13h 17m |
| August | 06:26 | 19:17 | 12:51 | 12h 51m |
| September | 06:34 | 18:50 | 12:42 | 12h 15m |
| October | 06:43 | 18:22 | 12:33 | 11h 39m |
| November | 06:58 | 18:05 | 12:32 | 11h 07m |
| December | 07:16 | 18:08 | 12:42 | 10h 51m |
Solar year in Cancún (2026)
Day length in Cancún swings by 2h 35m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Cancún
Longest day in Cancún: 13h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 25m.
Moon tonight in Cancún
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Cancún today?▼
The sun rises at 06:44 America/Cancun in Cancún, Mexico today.
What time is sunset in Cancún today?▼
The sun sets at 18:19 America/Cancun in Cancún today.
How long is the day in Cancún today?▼
Daylight in Cancún today lasts 11 hours and 35 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cancún?▼
The morning golden hour in Cancún runs from 06:22 to 07:14, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:49 to 18:42.
What is the timezone of Cancún?▼
Cancún uses the America/Cancun timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Cancún?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Cancún is 21 June 2026, with 13h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cancún?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Cancún is 21 December 2026, with 10h 51m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Cancún?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Cancún swings by 2h 35m.
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