Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lakeland, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lakeland: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:57 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Lakeland is at 6:58 PM and sunrise was at 7:28 AM, giving Lakeland 11h 29m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Lakeland falls at 1:13 PM.
Because Lakeland is at 28.04° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 36 seconds. This is autumn 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 6:27 PM to 7:13 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:13 PM to 7:22 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lakeland is at 6:57 PM and sunrise at 7:29 AM — about 1m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lakeland drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Lakeland, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:28 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 29m |
| Plant City | 7:29 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 29m |
| Winter Haven | 7:27 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 29m |
| Valrico | 7:29 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 29m |
| Brandon | 7:29 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 29m |
Lakeland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:31 PM (November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 6:30 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 29m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:29 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:29 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 35s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:30 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:31 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 34s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 34s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:32 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 33s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:33 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:33 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:34 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 31s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:35 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 32s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:35 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 30s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 30s |
Twilight times in Lakeland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:09 AM | 8:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:37 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:04 AM | 7:22 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:13 AM | 7:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:27 PM | 7:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lakeland
What time is sunset in Lakeland today?
Sunset in Lakeland, Florida is at 6:58 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 7:28 AM today, with 11h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lakeland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lakeland tomorrow is at 7:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
What time is sunset in Lakeland tomorrow?
Sunset in Lakeland tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Lakeland today?
Lakeland gets 11h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:28 AM and sunset at 6:58 PM.
When is golden hour in Lakeland?
The evening golden hour in Lakeland is about 6:27 PM to 7:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lakeland?
The evening blue hour in Lakeland runs from about 7:13 PM to 7:22 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lakeland?
After sunset at 6:58 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lakeland at around 7:22 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lakeland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lakeland — is at 1:13 PM today.
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