Sunset & Sunrise Today in Boca Raton, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Boca Raton: sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Boca Raton at 6:51 PM, having risen at 7:19 AM. That works out to 11h 32m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Boca Raton, is at 1:06 PM.
Because Boca Raton is at 26.36° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 29 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Boca Raton move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Boca Raton's golden hour, about 6:21 PM to 7:06 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:06 PM to 7:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Boca Raton is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:20 AM — about 1m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Boca Raton drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Boca Raton, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Boca Raton ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around November 23) to as late as 8:16 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 13h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 28m.
Moon in Boca Raton today
Sunset today: Boca Raton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 32m |
| Deerfield Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Delray Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 32m |
| Pompano Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Coconut Creek | 7:20 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
Boca Raton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 13h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 28m
- Latest sunset 8:16 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (November 23)
- Earliest sunrise 6:27 AM (June 1)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Boca Raton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 28m |
Boca Raton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 32m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:20 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 30m | −1m 29s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 29m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:21 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:22 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 27s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 25s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:25 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 24s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:27 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 24s |
Twilight times in Boca Raton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:55 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:04 AM | 7:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:21 PM | 7:06 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Boca Raton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 31m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:42 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 09m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 40m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 45m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:13 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Boca Raton
What time is sunset in Boca Raton today?
Sunset in Boca Raton, Florida is at 6:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Boca Raton today?
Sunrise in Boca Raton is at 7:19 AM today, with 11h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Boca Raton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Boca Raton tomorrow is at 7:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Boca Raton tomorrow?
Sunset in Boca Raton tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Boca Raton today?
Boca Raton gets 11h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset at 6:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Boca Raton?
The evening golden hour in Boca Raton is about 6:21 PM to 7:06 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Boca Raton?
The evening blue hour in Boca Raton runs from about 7:06 PM to 7:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Boca Raton?
After sunset at 6:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Boca Raton at around 7:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Boca Raton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Boca Raton — is at 1:06 PM today.
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