Sunset & Sunrise Today in Boca Raton, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Boca Raton: sunrise 6:37 AM, sunset 8:14 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Boca Raton at 8:15 PM, having risen at 6:37 AM. That works out to 13h 37m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Boca Raton, is at 1:26 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 0 minutes shorter and 45 seconds. As summer 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 7:42 PM to 8:31 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:31 PM to 8:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Boca Raton is at 8:14 PM and sunrise at 6:37 AM — about 0m 47s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Boca Raton drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Boca Raton, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 37m |
| Deerfield Beach | 6:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 37m |
| Delray Beach | 6:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 37m |
| Pompano Beach | 6:37 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 37m |
| Boynton Beach | 6:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 38m |
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 (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (around November 23)
- Earliest sunrise 6:27 AM (around June 1)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 37m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:37 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 36m | −0m 47s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 35m | −0m 48s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 35m | −0m 50s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:39 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 34m | −0m 51s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:39 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 33m | −0m 53s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:40 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 32m | −0m 55s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:40 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 31m | −0m 55s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 30m | −0m 58s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 29m | −0m 58s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:42 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 28m | −1m 00s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:42 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 27m | −1m 01s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 26m | −1m 03s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 25m | −1m 03s |
Twilight times in Boca Raton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:08 AM | 9:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:40 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:21 AM | 7:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:42 PM | 8:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Boca Raton.
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 in Boca Raton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Boca Raton
What time is sunset in Boca Raton today?
Sunset in Boca Raton, Florida is at 8:15 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 6:37 AM today, with 13h 37m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Boca Raton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Boca Raton tomorrow is at 6:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:14 PM.
What time is sunset in Boca Raton tomorrow?
Sunset in Boca Raton tomorrow is at 8:14 PM.
How long is the day in Boca Raton today?
Boca Raton gets 13h 37m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:37 AM and sunset at 8:15 PM.
When is golden hour in Boca Raton?
The evening golden hour in Boca Raton is about 7:42 PM to 8:31 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 8:31 PM to 8:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Boca Raton?
After sunset at 8:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Boca Raton at around 8:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Boca Raton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Boca Raton — is at 1:26 PM today.
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Sunset card for Boca Raton
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