Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cape Coral, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cape Coral: sunrise 6:45 AM, sunset 8:22 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Cape Coral is at 8:22 PM and sunrise was at 6:44 AM, giving Cape Coral 13h 38m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Cape Coral falls at 1:33 PM.
Cape Coral lies at latitude 26.56°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 46 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Cape Coral keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Cape Coral runs from about 7:50 PM to 8:39 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:39 PM to 8:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cape Coral is at 8:22 PM and sunrise at 6:45 AM — about 0m 47s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cape Coral drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Cape Coral, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cape Coral ranges from as early as 5:34 PM (around November 24) to as late as 8:24 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 48m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 27m.
Moon in Cape Coral today
Sunset today: Cape Coral vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | 6:44 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 38m |
| Fort Myers | 6:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 38m |
| Lehigh Acres | 6:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 38m |
| Riverview | 6:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 43m |
| Riverview | 6:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 43m |
Cape Coral sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 48m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 27m
- Latest sunset 8:24 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:34 PM (around November 24)
- Earliest sunrise 6:34 AM (around June 1)
- Latest sunrise 7:44 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cape Coral (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 48m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 27m |
Cape Coral sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 38m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:45 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 37m | −0m 47s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:45 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 36m | −0m 49s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:46 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 35m | −0m 51s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:46 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 35m | −0m 51s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 34m | −0m 54s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 33m | −0m 55s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 32m | −0m 56s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 31m | −0m 58s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:49 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 30m | −0m 59s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m | −1m 00s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:50 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 28m | −1m 02s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 27m | −1m 03s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:51 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 26m | −1m 04s |
Twilight times in Cape Coral today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:15 AM | 9:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:47 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:18 AM | 8:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:28 AM | 7:16 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:50 PM | 8:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Cape Coral.
Sunrise & sunset in Cape Coral by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 30m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 09m |
| June | 6:34 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 41m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 46m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:20 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 07m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 35m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Cape Coral.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cape Coral
What time is sunset in Cape Coral today?
Sunset in Cape Coral, Florida is at 8:22 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cape Coral today?
Sunrise in Cape Coral is at 6:44 AM today, with 13h 38m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cape Coral tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cape Coral tomorrow is at 6:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:22 PM.
What time is sunset in Cape Coral tomorrow?
Sunset in Cape Coral tomorrow is at 8:22 PM.
How long is the day in Cape Coral today?
Cape Coral gets 13h 38m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset at 8:22 PM.
When is golden hour in Cape Coral?
The evening golden hour in Cape Coral is about 7:50 PM to 8:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cape Coral?
The evening blue hour in Cape Coral runs from about 8:39 PM to 8:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cape Coral?
After sunset at 8:22 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cape Coral at around 8:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cape Coral?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cape Coral — is at 1:33 PM today.
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