Sunset & Sunrise Today in Daytona Beach, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Daytona Beach: sunrise 6:35 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
Daytona Beach, Florida sees the sun come up at 6:35 AM and go down at 8:24 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 13h 49m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Daytona Beach falls at 1:30 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 0 minutes shorter and 52 seconds. Through summer, 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 7:51 PM to 8:41 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:41 PM to 8:51 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Daytona Beach is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 6:35 AM — about 0m 53s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Daytona Beach drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Daytona Beach, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 49m |
| Deltona | 6:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 48m |
| Palm Coast | 6:35 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 51m |
| Alafaya | 6:37 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 46m |
| Orlando | 6:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 46m |
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 (around June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:25 PM (around November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 6:24 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:41 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 49m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 48m | −0m 53s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:36 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 47m | −0m 54s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:36 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 46m | −0m 57s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:37 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 45m | −0m 58s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:37 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 44m | −1m 00s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:38 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 43m | −1m 02s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:39 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 42m | −1m 03s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:39 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 41m | −1m 05s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 40m | −1m 06s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 39m | −1m 08s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:41 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 38m | −1m 09s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:41 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 37m | −1m 11s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:42 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 35m | −1m 12s |
Twilight times in Daytona Beach today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:02 AM | 9:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:36 AM | 9:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:08 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:18 AM | 7:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:51 PM | 8:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Daytona Beach.
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 in Daytona Beach.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Daytona Beach
What time is sunset in Daytona Beach today?
Sunset in Daytona Beach, Florida is at 8:24 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 6:35 AM today, with 13h 49m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Daytona Beach tomorrow?
Sunrise in Daytona Beach tomorrow is at 6:35 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Daytona Beach tomorrow?
Sunset in Daytona Beach tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Daytona Beach today?
Daytona Beach gets 13h 49m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:35 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Daytona Beach?
The evening golden hour in Daytona Beach is about 7:51 PM to 8:41 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 8:41 PM to 8:51 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Daytona Beach?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Daytona Beach at around 8:51 PM today.
When is solar noon in Daytona Beach?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Daytona Beach — is at 1:30 PM today.
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