Sunset & Sunrise Today in Melbourne, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Melbourne: sunrise 7:23 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Melbourne is at 6:52 PM and sunrise was at 7:23 AM, giving Melbourne 11h 29m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Melbourne, is at 1:08 PM.
Sitting at 28.08° latitude puts Melbourne in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 36 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Melbourne move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Melbourne this evening is roughly 6:22 PM–7:07 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:07 PM to 7:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Melbourne is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:23 AM — about 1m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Melbourne drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Melbourne, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Melbourne ranges from as early as 5:25 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:22 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 21m.
Moon in Melbourne today
Sunset today: Melbourne vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 7:23 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 29m |
| Palm Bay | 7:22 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 29m |
| Merritt Island | 7:23 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 29m |
| Titusville | 7:24 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 28m |
| Saint Cloud | 7:25 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 29m |
Melbourne sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:22 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:25 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 6:25 AM (June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:39 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Melbourne (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 21m |
Melbourne sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:23 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 29m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:23 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:24 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 35s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:25 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:26 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 34s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:26 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 34s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:27 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 34s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:27 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:28 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:29 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:29 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:30 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 31s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 30s |
Twilight times in Melbourne today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:04 AM | 8:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:31 AM | 7:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:58 AM | 7:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 7:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:22 PM | 7:07 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Melbourne by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 23m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 35m |
| April | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 27m |
| May | 6:42 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 14m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 48m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 53m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 03m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 29m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Melbourne
What time is sunset in Melbourne today?
Sunset in Melbourne, Florida is at 6:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Melbourne today?
Sunrise in Melbourne is at 7:23 AM today, with 11h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Melbourne tomorrow?
Sunrise in Melbourne tomorrow is at 7:23 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Melbourne tomorrow?
Sunset in Melbourne tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Melbourne today?
Melbourne gets 11h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:23 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Melbourne?
The evening golden hour in Melbourne is about 6:22 PM to 7:07 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Melbourne?
The evening blue hour in Melbourne runs from about 7:07 PM to 7:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Melbourne?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Melbourne at around 7:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Melbourne?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Melbourne — is at 1:08 PM today.
Nearest cities to Melbourne
- Palm BayFL
- Merritt IslandFL
- TitusvilleFL
- Saint CloudFL
- Fort PierceFL
- AlafayaFL
- KissimmeeFL
- PoincianaFL
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