May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Playa del Carmen, Mexico 🇲🇽
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 06:23 ↑ 71.0° ENE
Sunset Today: 19:24 ↑ 288.8° WNW
Day Length: 13h 01m
Sun Direction: E
Sun Altitude: 50.42°
Sun Distance: 151.788 million km
Next Equinox: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Playa del Carmen?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Playa del Carmen
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:18
↑
74° ENE
|
19:12
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 54m | +0m 59s | 04:59 | 20:31 | 05:27 | 20:03 | 05:54 | 19:36 | 12:45 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
06:17
↑
73° ENE
|
19:12
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 55m | +0m 59s | 04:59 | 20:31 | 05:27 | 20:03 | 05:54 | 19:36 | 12:45 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
06:17
↑
73° ENE
|
19:13
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 56m | +0m 58s | 04:58 | 20:32 | 05:26 | 20:04 | 05:53 | 19:37 | 12:45 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
06:16
↑
72° ENE
|
19:13
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 57m | +0m 57s | 04:57 | 20:32 | 05:25 | 20:04 | 05:52 | 19:37 | 12:45 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
06:16
↑
72° ENE
|
19:14
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 57m | +0m 57s | 04:56 | 20:33 | 05:24 | 20:05 | 05:52 | 19:37 | 12:45 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
06:15
↑
72° ENE
|
19:14
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 58m | +0m 56s | 04:56 | 20:34 | 05:24 | 20:05 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 12:44 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
06:15
↑
72° ENE
|
19:14
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 59m | +0m 55s | 04:55 | 20:34 | 05:23 | 20:06 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 12:44 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
06:14
↑
71° ENE
|
19:15
↑
289° WNW
|
13h 00m | +0m 55s | 04:54 | 20:35 | 05:23 | 20:06 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 12:44 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
06:14
↑
71° ENE
|
19:15
↑
289° WNW
|
13h 01m | +0m 54s | 04:54 | 20:35 | 05:22 | 20:07 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 12:44 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
06:13
↑
71° ENE
|
19:16
↑
289° WNW
|
13h 02m | +0m 53s | 04:53 | 20:36 | 05:21 | 20:07 | 05:49 | 19:40 | 12:44 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
06:13
↑
70° ENE
|
19:16
↑
290° WNW
|
13h 03m | +0m 52s | 04:52 | 20:37 | 05:21 | 20:08 | 05:49 | 19:40 | 12:44 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
06:12
↑
70° ENE
|
19:16
↑
290° WNW
|
13h 04m | +0m 51s | 04:52 | 20:37 | 05:20 | 20:08 | 05:48 | 19:41 | 12:44 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
06:12
↑
70° ENE
|
19:17
↑
290° WNW
|
13h 05m | +0m 50s | 04:51 | 20:38 | 05:20 | 20:09 | 05:48 | 19:41 | 12:44 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
06:11
↑
70° ENE
|
19:17
↑
290° WNW
|
13h 05m | +0m 49s | 04:50 | 20:38 | 05:19 | 20:09 | 05:47 | 19:41 | 12:44 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
06:11
↑
69° ENE
|
19:18
↑
291° WNW
|
13h 06m | +0m 49s | 04:50 | 20:39 | 05:19 | 20:10 | 05:47 | 19:42 | 12:44 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
06:11
↑
69° ENE
|
19:18
↑
291° WNW
|
13h 07m | +0m 48s | 04:49 | 20:39 | 05:18 | 20:11 | 05:46 | 19:42 | 12:44 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
06:10
↑
69° ENE
|
19:19
↑
291° WNW
|
13h 08m | +0m 47s | 04:49 | 20:40 | 05:18 | 20:11 | 05:46 | 19:43 | 12:44 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
06:10
↑
69° ENE
|
19:19
↑
292° WNW
|
13h 09m | +0m 46s | 04:48 | 20:41 | 05:17 | 20:12 | 05:45 | 19:43 | 12:44 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
06:09
↑
68° ENE
|
19:19
↑
292° WNW
|
13h 09m | +0m 45s | 04:48 | 20:41 | 05:17 | 20:12 | 05:45 | 19:44 | 12:44 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
06:09
↑
68° ENE
|
19:20
↑
292° WNW
|
13h 10m | +0m 44s | 04:47 | 20:42 | 05:16 | 20:13 | 05:45 | 19:44 | 12:44 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
06:09
↑
68° ENE
|
19:20
↑
292° WNW
|
13h 11m | +0m 42s | 04:47 | 20:42 | 05:16 | 20:13 | 05:44 | 19:45 | 12:44 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
06:09
↑
68° ENE
|
19:21
↑
292° WNW
|
13h 12m | +0m 41s | 04:46 | 20:43 | 05:16 | 20:14 | 05:44 | 19:45 | 12:44 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
06:08
↑
68° ENE
|
19:21
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 12m | +0m 40s | 04:46 | 20:44 | 05:15 | 20:14 | 05:44 | 19:46 | 12:45 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
06:08
↑
67° ENE
|
19:21
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 13m | +0m 39s | 04:46 | 20:44 | 05:15 | 20:15 | 05:44 | 19:46 | 12:45 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
06:08
↑
67° ENE
|
19:22
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 14m | +0m 38s | 04:45 | 20:45 | 05:15 | 20:15 | 05:43 | 19:47 | 12:45 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
06:08
↑
67° ENE
|
19:22
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 14m | +0m 37s | 04:45 | 20:45 | 05:14 | 20:16 | 05:43 | 19:47 | 12:45 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
06:07
↑
67° ENE
|
19:23
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 15m | +0m 35s | 04:45 | 20:46 | 05:14 | 20:16 | 05:43 | 19:47 | 12:45 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
06:07
↑
67° ENE
|
19:23
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 15m | +0m 34s | 04:44 | 20:46 | 05:14 | 20:17 | 05:43 | 19:48 | 12:45 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
06:07
↑
66° ENE
|
19:24
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 16m | +0m 33s | 04:44 | 20:47 | 05:14 | 20:17 | 05:42 | 19:48 | 12:45 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
06:07
↑
66° ENE
|
19:24
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 16m | +0m 32s | 04:44 | 20:47 | 05:13 | 20:18 | 05:42 | 19:49 | 12:45 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
06:07
↑
66° ENE
|
19:24
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 17m | +0m 30s | 04:43 | 20:48 | 05:13 | 20:18 | 05:42 | 19:49 | 12:45 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Playa del Carmen. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Playa del Carmen, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 27 to 31 and the latest sunset of May is on May 29 to 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Playa del Carmen?
Days in Playa del Carmen are currently getting shorter by about 53s each day, roughly 6 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Playa del Carmen Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:59-06:08 | 19:39-19:48 |
| Golden hour | 06:08-06:53 | 18:55-19:39 |
Playa del Carmen's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | -11h 22m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 10h 52m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 27, 2026 | 06:07 |
| Latest sunset | June 26, 2026 | 19:32 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
In Playa del Carmen today, the morning golden hour runs 06:08-06:53 and the evening golden hour 18:55-19:39, with the cooler blue hour around 05:59-06:08 and 19:39-19:48. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Playa del Carmen
What time is sunrise in Playa del Carmen today?
The sun rises over Playa del Carmen today at 06:23 local time.
What time is sunset in Playa del Carmen today?
Sunset in Playa del Carmen today is at 19:24 local time.
What time is solar noon in Playa del Carmen today?
Solar noon in Playa del Carmen — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:54 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Playa del Carmen?
In Playa del Carmen today: civil twilight begins at 05:59 (before sunrise) and ends at 19:48 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Playa del Carmen?
Nautical twilight in Playa del Carmen today runs from 05:32 in the morning to 20:16 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Playa del Carmen for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Playa del Carmen ends at 20:44 in the evening and resumes at 05:03 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Playa del Carmen?
Today in Playa del Carmen, the sun rises at an azimuth of 71° and sets at 289° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
