Sunset & Sunrise Today in Daytona Beach, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Daytona Beach: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 6:52 PM.
Daytona Beach, Florida sees the sun come up at 7:25 AM and go down at 6:53 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 27m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Daytona Beach falls at 1:09 PM.
Sitting at 29.21° latitude puts Daytona Beach in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 41 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Daytona Beach keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Daytona Beach runs from about 6:22 PM to 7:08 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:08 PM to 7:17 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Daytona Beach is at 6:52 PM and sunrise at 7:26 AM — about 1m 40s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Daytona Beach drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Daytona Beach, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Daytona Beach ranges from as early as 5:25 PM (around November 25) to as late as 8:27 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 00m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 16m.
Moon in Daytona Beach today
Sunset today: Daytona Beach vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach | 7:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 27m |
| Port Orange | 7:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 28m |
| Ormond Beach | 7:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 27m |
| Deltona | 7:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 28m |
| Palm Coast | 7:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 27m |
Daytona Beach sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 00m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 16m
- Latest sunset 8:27 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:25 PM (November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 6:24 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:41 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Daytona Beach (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 00m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 16m |
Daytona Beach sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 27m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:26 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:26 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:27 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:28 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:28 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 39s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:29 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 38s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:30 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:30 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 38s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:31 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:32 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:33 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 35s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 34s |
Twilight times in Daytona Beach today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:06 AM | 8:12 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:33 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:01 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:10 AM | 7:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:22 PM | 7:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Daytona Beach by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 49m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 33m |
| April | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:42 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 17m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 53m |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 58m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 00m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 24m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Daytona Beach
What time is sunset in Daytona Beach today?
Sunset in Daytona Beach, Florida is at 6:53 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Daytona Beach today?
Sunrise in Daytona Beach is at 7:25 AM today, with 11h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Daytona Beach tomorrow?
Sunrise in Daytona Beach tomorrow is at 7:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:52 PM.
What time is sunset in Daytona Beach tomorrow?
Sunset in Daytona Beach tomorrow is at 6:52 PM.
How long is the day in Daytona Beach today?
Daytona Beach gets 11h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:25 AM and sunset at 6:53 PM.
When is golden hour in Daytona Beach?
The evening golden hour in Daytona Beach is about 6:22 PM to 7:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Daytona Beach?
The evening blue hour in Daytona Beach runs from about 7:08 PM to 7:17 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Daytona Beach?
After sunset at 6:53 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Daytona Beach at around 7:17 PM today.
When is solar noon in Daytona Beach?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Daytona Beach — is at 1:09 PM today.
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