Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fort Pierce, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fort Pierce: sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Fort Pierce at 7:44 PM, having risen at 6:59 AM. That works out to 12h 45m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Fort Pierce at 1:22 PM.
Sitting at 27.45° latitude puts Fort Pierce in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 32 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Fort Pierce move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Fort Pierce this evening is roughly 7:14 PM–7:59 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:59 PM to 8:09 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Fort Pierce is at 7:43 PM and sunrise at 6:59 AM — about 1m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fort Pierce drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Fort Pierce, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fort Pierce ranges from as early as 5:26 PM (around November 23) to as late as 8:20 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 24m.
Moon in Fort Pierce today
Sunset today: Fort Pierce vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | 6:59 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 45m |
| Port Saint Lucie | 6:59 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 45m |
| Jupiter | 6:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 44m |
| Palm Bay | 6:59 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 46m |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 6:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 44m |
Fort Pierce sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:20 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:26 PM (November 23)
- Earliest sunrise 6:25 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fort Pierce (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 24m |
Fort Pierce sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:59 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 45m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:00 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 33s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:00 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 33s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:01 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 34s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:01 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 33s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:01 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 36m | −1m 35s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:02 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 35s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:03 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 29m | −1m 35s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:04 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 35s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:04 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 26m | −1m 36s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:05 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 25m | −1m 36s |
Twilight times in Fort Pierce today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:38 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:06 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:44 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:14 PM | 7:59 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Fort Pierce by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 36m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 6:42 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 12m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 45m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 50m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 31m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fort Pierce
What time is sunset in Fort Pierce today?
Sunset in Fort Pierce, Florida is at 7:44 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Fort Pierce today?
Sunrise in Fort Pierce is at 6:59 AM today, with 12h 45m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fort Pierce tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fort Pierce tomorrow is at 6:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Fort Pierce tomorrow?
Sunset in Fort Pierce tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
How long is the day in Fort Pierce today?
Fort Pierce gets 12h 45m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:59 AM and sunset at 7:44 PM.
When is golden hour in Fort Pierce?
The evening golden hour in Fort Pierce is about 7:14 PM to 7:59 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fort Pierce?
The evening blue hour in Fort Pierce runs from about 7:59 PM to 8:09 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fort Pierce?
After sunset at 7:44 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fort Pierce at around 8:09 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fort Pierce?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fort Pierce — is at 1:22 PM today.
Nearest cities to Fort Pierce
- Port Saint LucieFL
- JupiterFL
- Palm BayFL
- Palm Beach GardensFL
- MelbourneFL
- West Palm BeachFL
- WellingtonFL
- Boynton BeachFL
More cities in Florida
Learn more about the sunset
- 🌇 What is golden hour?Golden hour is the warm, soft light just after sunrise and before sunset. Learn what it is, when it happens, how long it lasts, and how to use it.
- 🌆 What is blue hour?Discover what blue hour is, when it happens, how it differs from golden hour, and expert tips for photographing the soft blue twilight. Check exact blue.
- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
- 🌅 Why are sunsets red and orange?Discover the science behind red and orange sunsets, from Rayleigh scattering to air quality. Learn when and where to see the most vivid colors.
- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.