Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bradenton, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bradenton: sunrise 7:31 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
In Bradenton, Florida, the sun rises at 7:30 AM and sets at 7:01 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 30m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bradenton, is at 1:16 PM.
Sitting at 27.50° latitude puts Bradenton in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 34 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bradenton move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Bradenton this evening is roughly 6:30 PM–7:16 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:16 PM to 7:25 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bradenton is at 7:00 PM and sunrise at 7:31 AM — about 1m 34s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bradenton drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bradenton, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bradenton ranges from as early as 5:35 PM (around November 23) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 23m.
Moon in Bradenton today
Sunset today: Bradenton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
| Sarasota | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
| St. Petersburg | 7:31 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
| Pinellas Park | 7:31 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
| Riverview | 7:29 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 29m |
Bradenton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 23m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:35 PM (November 23)
- Earliest sunrise 6:34 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bradenton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 23m |
Bradenton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 33s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 32s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:33 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 33s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:34 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:35 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:36 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:37 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:37 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 29s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:38 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in Bradenton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:12 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:06 AM | 7:25 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:15 AM | 8:01 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:30 PM | 7:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bradenton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 36m |
| April | 7:20 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 6:51 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 12m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 45m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 50m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 31m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bradenton
What time is sunset in Bradenton today?
Sunset in Bradenton, Florida is at 7:01 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bradenton today?
Sunrise in Bradenton is at 7:30 AM today, with 11h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bradenton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bradenton tomorrow is at 7:31 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Bradenton tomorrow?
Sunset in Bradenton tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Bradenton today?
Bradenton gets 11h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 7:01 PM.
When is golden hour in Bradenton?
The evening golden hour in Bradenton is about 6:30 PM to 7:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bradenton?
The evening blue hour in Bradenton runs from about 7:16 PM to 7:25 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bradenton?
After sunset at 7:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bradenton at around 7:25 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bradenton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bradenton — is at 1:16 PM today.
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