Sunset & Sunrise Today in Delray Beach, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Delray Beach: sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Delray Beach is at 7:42 PM and sunrise was at 6:59 AM, giving Delray Beach 12h 43m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Delray Beach, is at 1:21 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 28 seconds. This is summer 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 7:12 PM to 7:57 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:57 PM to 8:06 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Delray Beach is at 7:41 PM and sunrise at 6:59 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Delray Beach drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Delray Beach right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Boynton Beach | 6:58 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Boca Raton | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Deerfield Beach | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Pompano Beach | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:59 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:59 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 30s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:00 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 36m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:01 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 31s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:02 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 31s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 31s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:03 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:04 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 25m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:04 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 24m | −1m 32s |
Twilight times in Delray Beach today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:44 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:12 PM | 7:57 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 7:42 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 6:59 AM today, with 12h 43m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Delray Beach tomorrow?
Sunrise in Delray Beach tomorrow is at 6:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
What time is sunset in Delray Beach tomorrow?
Sunset in Delray Beach tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
How long is the day in Delray Beach today?
Delray Beach gets 12h 43m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:59 AM and sunset at 7:42 PM.
When is golden hour in Delray Beach?
The evening golden hour in Delray Beach is about 7:12 PM to 7:57 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 7:57 PM to 8:06 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Delray Beach?
After sunset at 7:42 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Delray Beach at around 8:06 PM today.
When is solar noon in Delray Beach?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Delray Beach — is at 1:21 PM today.
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