Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lakeland, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lakeland: sunrise 6:41 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Lakeland is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 6:41 AM, giving Lakeland 13h 44m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Lakeland falls at 1:33 PM.
Because Lakeland is at 28.04° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 49 seconds. This is summer in Lakeland, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lakeland's golden hour, about 7:53 PM to 8:42 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:42 PM to 8:52 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lakeland is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 6:41 AM — about 0m 50s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lakeland drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lakeland right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lakeland ranges from as early as 5:31 PM (around November 25) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 54m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 21m.
Moon in Lakeland today
Sunset today: Lakeland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 6:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 44m |
| Brandon | 6:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 44m |
| Riverview | 6:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 43m |
| Riverview | 6:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 43m |
| Tampa | 6:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 44m |
Lakeland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (around June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:31 PM (around November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 6:30 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lakeland (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 54m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 21m |
Lakeland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 44m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 43m | −0m 50s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:42 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 42m | −0m 52s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 41m | −0m 54s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 40m | −0m 55s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:44 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 40m | −0m 57s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 39m | −0m 59s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 38m | −1m 00s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:45 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 36m | −1m 02s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:46 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 35m | −1m 03s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:46 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 34m | −1m 04s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 33m | −1m 06s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 32m | −1m 07s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 31m | −1m 09s |
Twilight times in Lakeland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:10 AM | 9:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:43 AM | 9:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:14 AM | 8:52 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:24 AM | 7:14 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:42 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lakeland.
Sunrise & sunset in Lakeland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 23m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 35m |
| April | 7:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 27m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 14m |
| June | 6:31 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 48m |
| July | 6:35 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 52m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 7:20 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 03m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 29m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Lakeland.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lakeland
What time is sunset in Lakeland today?
Sunset in Lakeland, Florida is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lakeland today?
Sunrise in Lakeland is at 6:41 AM today, with 13h 44m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lakeland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lakeland tomorrow is at 6:41 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Lakeland tomorrow?
Sunset in Lakeland tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Lakeland today?
Lakeland gets 13h 44m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:41 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Lakeland?
The evening golden hour in Lakeland is about 7:53 PM to 8:42 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lakeland?
The evening blue hour in Lakeland runs from about 8:42 PM to 8:52 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lakeland?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lakeland at around 8:52 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lakeland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lakeland — is at 1:33 PM today.
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Sunset card for Lakeland
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