Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lehigh Acres, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lehigh Acres: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 6:56 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lehigh Acres at 6:57 PM, having risen at 7:26 AM. That works out to 11h 31m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Lehigh Acres falls at 1:12 PM.
Because Lehigh Acres is at 26.63° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 30 seconds. This is autumn in Lehigh Acres, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Lehigh Acres runs from about 6:27 PM to 7:12 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:12 PM to 7:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lehigh Acres is at 6:56 PM and sunrise at 7:26 AM — about 1m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lehigh Acres drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Lehigh Acres, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lehigh Acres ranges from as early as 5:33 PM (around November 22) to as late as 8:23 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 48m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 27m.
Moon in Lehigh Acres today
Sunset today: Lehigh Acres vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Acres | 7:26 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 31m |
| Fort Myers | 7:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 31m |
| North Fort Myers | 7:27 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 31m |
| Cape Coral | 7:27 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 31m |
| Bonita Springs | 7:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 32m |
Lehigh Acres sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 48m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 27m
- Latest sunset 8:23 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:33 PM (November 22)
- Earliest sunrise 6:32 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:43 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lehigh Acres (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 48m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 27m |
Lehigh Acres sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 31m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:26 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 30m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:27 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:27 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:28 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:28 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:29 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 28s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:29 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:30 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:31 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 27s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:31 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:32 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:32 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 25s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:33 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 24s |
Twilight times in Lehigh Acres today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:35 AM | 7:48 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:02 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:11 AM | 7:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:27 PM | 7:12 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lehigh Acres by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 29m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:17 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 6:48 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 10m |
| June | 6:33 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 41m |
| July | 6:37 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 46m |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 07m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 35m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lehigh Acres
What time is sunset in Lehigh Acres today?
Sunset in Lehigh Acres, Florida is at 6:57 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lehigh Acres today?
Sunrise in Lehigh Acres is at 7:26 AM today, with 11h 31m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lehigh Acres tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lehigh Acres tomorrow is at 7:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:56 PM.
What time is sunset in Lehigh Acres tomorrow?
Sunset in Lehigh Acres tomorrow is at 6:56 PM.
How long is the day in Lehigh Acres today?
Lehigh Acres gets 11h 31m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:26 AM and sunset at 6:57 PM.
When is golden hour in Lehigh Acres?
The evening golden hour in Lehigh Acres is about 6:27 PM to 7:12 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lehigh Acres?
The evening blue hour in Lehigh Acres runs from about 7:12 PM to 7:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lehigh Acres?
After sunset at 6:57 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lehigh Acres at around 7:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lehigh Acres?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lehigh Acres — is at 1:12 PM today.
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