Sunset & Sunrise Today in Alafaya, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Alafaya: sunrise 7:02 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Alafaya at 7:49 PM, having risen at 7:01 AM. That works out to 12h 47m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Alafaya at 1:25 PM.
Alafaya lies at latitude 28.56°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 37 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Alafaya move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Alafaya runs from about 7:18 PM to 8:04 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:04 PM to 8:13 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Alafaya is at 7:48 PM and sunrise at 7:02 AM — about 1m 37s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Alafaya drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Alafaya right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Alafaya ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around November 25) to as late as 8:26 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 19m.
Moon in Alafaya today
Sunset today: Alafaya vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alafaya | 7:01 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 47m |
| Orlando | 7:02 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 47m |
| Pine Hills | 7:02 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 47m |
| Pine Hills | 7:02 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 47m |
| Sanford | 7:01 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 47m |
Alafaya sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 19m
- Latest sunset 8:26 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:42 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Alafaya (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 57m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 19m |
Alafaya sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:01 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 47m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:02 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:02 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 44m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:03 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:03 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 38s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:04 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:04 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:05 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 36m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:05 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:06 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 32m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:06 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 39s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 29m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 26m | −1m 41s |
Twilight times in Alafaya today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:08 AM | 8:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:37 AM | 8:13 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:46 AM | 7:32 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:18 PM | 8:04 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Alafaya by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 21m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 34m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 27m |
| May | 6:44 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 15m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 50m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 7:18 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 02m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Alafaya
What time is sunset in Alafaya today?
Sunset in Alafaya, Florida is at 7:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Alafaya today?
Sunrise in Alafaya is at 7:01 AM today, with 12h 47m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Alafaya tomorrow?
Sunrise in Alafaya tomorrow is at 7:02 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Alafaya tomorrow?
Sunset in Alafaya tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
How long is the day in Alafaya today?
Alafaya gets 12h 47m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:01 AM and sunset at 7:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Alafaya?
The evening golden hour in Alafaya is about 7:18 PM to 8:04 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Alafaya?
The evening blue hour in Alafaya runs from about 8:04 PM to 8:13 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Alafaya?
After sunset at 7:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Alafaya at around 8:13 PM today.
When is solar noon in Alafaya?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Alafaya — is at 1:25 PM today.
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