Sunrise and Sunset in San José del Cabo Today
In San José del Cabo, Mexico, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:12 and sets at 17:59. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 12:06.
San José del Cabo: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in San José del Cabo at 12:06 – 6 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 7 at 05:32, the latest on January 14 at 07:02.
The sun sets earliest on November 27 at 17:32 and latest on July 2 at 19:08.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 50 min more daylight than the shortest.
San José del Cabo through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:02 | 17:54 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 247° | 229 h |
| Feb | 06:50 | 18:15 | 11 h 24 min | west-southwest 257° | 233 h |
| Mar | 06:27 | 18:28 | 12 h 1 min | west 268° | 289 h |
| Apr | 05:58 | 18:39 | 12 h 42 min | west-northwest 281° | 308 h |
| May | 05:37 | 18:52 | 13 h 15 min | west-northwest 291° | 343 h |
| Jun | 05:33 | 19:05 | 13 h 33 min | west-northwest 296° | 332 h |
| Jul | 05:42 | 19:07 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 294° | 305 h |
| Aug | 05:55 | 18:50 | 12 h 56 min | west-northwest 285° | 265 h |
| Sep | 06:05 | 18:22 | 12 h 17 min | west 273° | 247 h |
| Oct | 06:15 | 17:52 | 11 h 37 min | west 261° | 278 h |
| Nov | 06:32 | 17:34 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 250° | 248 h |
| Dec | 06:52 | 17:35 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 245° | 211 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 51° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 343 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 211 – 3,288 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station La Paz, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in San José del Cabo
Morning: 05:59–06:42 · Evening: 17:29–18:13
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In San José del Cabo, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:42. The evening golden hour extends from 17:29 to 18:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in San José del Cabo
Morning: 05:50–05:59 · Evening: 18:13–18:21
The Blue Hour in San José del Cabo offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:50 to 05:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:13 to 18:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About San José del Cabo
San José del Cabo is located at a latitude of 23.05° and a longitude of -109.70°. The city is in the America/Mazatlan timezone. Being in the tropics, San José del Cabo has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in San José del Cabo
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to San José del Cabo around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in San José del Cabo last only about 13h 33m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox San José del Cabo has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in San José del Cabo still offer 10h 43m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
Cities near San José del Cabo
On the same latitude as San José del Cabo
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as San José del Cabo (23.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
Explore More
Questions about the sun in San José del Cabo
When does the sun rise in San José del Cabo today?
Today the sun rises in San José del Cabo at 06:12 and sets at 18:00.
How long is the day in San José del Cabo today?
The day lasts 11h 48m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in San José del Cabo today?
In the morning from 05:58–06:42, in the evening from 17:30–18:13.
When is the longest day in San José del Cabo?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 33m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 43m.
When does it get dark in San José del Cabo today?
It is dark from 18:22, fully dark from 19:14.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of San José del Cabo. All times are in local time. How it is calculated