Sunset & Sunrise Today in Delray Beach, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Delray Beach: sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 6:50 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Delray Beach is at 6:51 PM and sunrise was at 7:19 AM, giving Delray Beach 11h 32m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Delray Beach, is at 1:06 PM.
Because Delray Beach is at 26.46° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 29 seconds. This is autumn in Delray Beach, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Delray Beach's golden hour, about 6:21 PM to 7:06 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:06 PM to 7:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Delray Beach is at 6:50 PM and sunrise at 7:20 AM — about 1m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Delray Beach drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Delray Beach, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Delray Beach ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around November 22) to as late as 8:17 PM (around June 29). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 13h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 28m.
Moon in Delray Beach today
Sunset today: Delray Beach vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delray Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 32m |
| Boynton Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 31m |
| Boca Raton | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 32m |
| Deerfield Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Lake Worth Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 31m |
Delray Beach sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 13h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 28m
- Latest sunset 8:17 PM (June 29)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (November 22)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Delray Beach (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 | 8:16 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 |
Delray Beach sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 32m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:20 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 30m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 29m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:21 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 28s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:22 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 28s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 27s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:25 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:25 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 24s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:27 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 24s |
Twilight times in Delray Beach today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:56 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:04 AM | 7:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:21 PM | 7:06 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Delray Beach by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 30m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 57m |
| 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 41m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:17 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 07m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 35m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Delray Beach
What time is sunset in Delray Beach today?
Sunset in Delray Beach, Florida is at 6:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Delray Beach today?
Sunrise in Delray Beach is at 7:19 AM today, with 11h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Delray Beach tomorrow?
Sunrise in Delray Beach tomorrow is at 7:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
What time is sunset in Delray Beach tomorrow?
Sunset in Delray Beach tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
How long is the day in Delray Beach today?
Delray Beach gets 11h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset at 6:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Delray Beach?
The evening golden hour in Delray Beach is about 6:21 PM to 7:06 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Delray Beach?
The evening blue hour in Delray Beach runs from about 7:06 PM to 7:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Delray Beach?
After sunset at 6:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Delray Beach at around 7:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Delray Beach?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Delray Beach — is at 1:06 PM today.
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