Sunrise and Sunset times in Puntarenas, Costa Rica 
Puntarenas
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
57 102 people
Current temperature 22 ° C 
Patchy rain nearby
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:28:54
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 Sunset: 17:39:06
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Day Length: 12h 10m 12s
Time zone: America/Costa_Rica, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 9.9702, Longitude: -84.8336
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 05:30:03 | 11:39:11 | 17:48:19 | 12h 18m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 05:29:59 | 11:38:51 | 17:47:43 | 12h 17m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 05:29:55 | 11:38:32 | 17:47:08 | 12h 17m 13s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 05:29:51 | 11:38:12 | 17:46:32 | 12h 16m 41s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 05:29:47 | 11:37:52 | 17:45:56 | 12h 16m 9s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 05:29:43 | 11:37:31 | 17:45:19 | 12h 15m 36s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 05:29:39 | 11:37:11 | 17:44:43 | 12h 15m 4s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 05:29:34 | 11:36:50 | 17:44:06 | 12h 14m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 05:29:29 | 11:36:29 | 17:43:29 | 12h 14m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 05:29:25 | 11:36:08 | 17:42:52 | 12h 13m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 05:29:20 | 11:35:47 | 17:42:14 | 12h 12m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 05:29:15 | 11:35:26 | 17:41:37 | 12h 12m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 05:29:10 | 11:35:04 | 17:40:59 | 12h 11m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 05:29:05 | 11:34:43 | 17:40:21 | 12h 11m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 05:29:00 | 11:34:22 | 17:39:44 | 12h 10m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 05:28:54 | 11:34:00 | 17:39:06 | 12h 10m 12s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 05:28:49 | 11:33:39 | 17:38:28 | 12h 9m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 05:28:44 | 11:33:17 | 17:37:50 | 12h 9m 6s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 05:28:39 | 11:32:56 | 17:37:12 | 12h 8m 33s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 05:28:34 | 11:32:34 | 17:36:35 | 12h 8m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 05:28:29 | 11:32:13 | 17:35:57 | 12h 7m 28s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 05:28:25 | 11:31:52 | 17:35:19 | 12h 6m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 05:28:20 | 11:31:31 | 17:34:42 | 12h 6m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 05:28:16 | 11:31:10 | 17:34:05 | 12h 5m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 05:28:11 | 11:30:49 | 17:33:28 | 12h 5m 17s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 05:28:07 | 11:30:29 | 17:32:51 | 12h 4m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 05:28:03 | 11:30:08 | 17:32:14 | 12h 4m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 05:27:59 | 11:29:48 | 17:31:37 | 12h 3m 38s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 05:27:56 | 11:29:28 | 17:31:01 | 12h 3m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 05:27:52 | 11:29:09 | 17:30:25 | 12h 2m 33s |
Day length in Puntarenas during the year on the chart:
Puntarenas on Costa Rica map:
Locations in the same time zone America/Costa_Rica
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Largest Populated Areas in Costa Rica
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks