Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale: sunrise 7:00 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Fort Lauderdale at 7:42 PM, having risen at 6:59 AM. That works out to 12h 43m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Fort Lauderdale, is at 1:21 PM.
Sitting at 26.12° latitude puts Fort Lauderdale in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 27 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Fort Lauderdale move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Fort Lauderdale'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 Fort Lauderdale is at 7:41 PM and sunrise at 7:00 AM — about 1m 27s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fort Lauderdale drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Fort Lauderdale right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fort Lauderdale ranges from as early as 5:28 PM (around November 22) to as late as 8:16 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 29m.
Moon in Fort Lauderdale today
Sunset today: Fort Lauderdale vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Sunrise | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Oakland Park | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Lauderhill | 6:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 43m |
| Plantation | 6:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 43m |
Fort Lauderdale sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:16 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (November 22)
- Earliest sunrise 6:27 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fort Lauderdale (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 | 6:29 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 29m |
Fort Lauderdale 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 | 7:00 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:00 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 28s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 38m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:01 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 28s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 35m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:02 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 29s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 32m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:02 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 30s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:04 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:04 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 25m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:04 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 24m | −1m 30s |
Twilight times in Fort Lauderdale today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:08 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:35 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 Fort Lauderdale by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 32m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 08m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 39m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:13 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 37m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fort Lauderdale
What time is sunset in Fort Lauderdale today?
Sunset in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale today?
Sunrise in Fort Lauderdale is at 6:59 AM today, with 12h 43m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow is at 7:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
What time is sunset in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow?
Sunset in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
How long is the day in Fort Lauderdale today?
Fort Lauderdale gets 12h 43m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:59 AM and sunset at 7:42 PM.
When is golden hour in Fort Lauderdale?
The evening golden hour in Fort Lauderdale is about 7:12 PM to 7:57 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fort Lauderdale?
The evening blue hour in Fort Lauderdale runs from about 7:57 PM to 8:06 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fort Lauderdale?
After sunset at 7:42 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fort Lauderdale at around 8:06 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fort Lauderdale?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fort Lauderdale — is at 1:21 PM today.
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