Sunset & Sunrise Today in Miami, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Miami: sunrise 6:51 AM, sunset 8:00 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 9, sunset in Miami is at 8:00 PM and sunrise was at 6:51 AM, giving Miami 13h 09m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Miami, is at 1:26 PM.
Sitting at 25.77° latitude puts Miami in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 14 seconds. This is summer in Miami, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Miami's golden hour, about 7:30 PM to 8:16 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:16 PM to 8:25 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Miami is at 8:00 PM and sunrise at 6:51 AM — about 1m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Miami drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Miami right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Miami ranges from as early as 5:28 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:16 PM (around June 29). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 44m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 31m.
Moon in Miami today
Sunset today: Miami vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 6:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 09m |
| Little Havana | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 09m |
| Allapattah | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 09m |
| Miami Beach | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 09m |
| Hialeah | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 09m |
Miami sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 44m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 31m
- Latest sunset 8:16 PM (June 29)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:28 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Miami (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 44m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 31m |
Miami sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 9 | 6:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 09m | — |
| Mon Aug 10 | 6:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Aug 11 | 6:52 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 07m | −1m 15s |
| Wed Aug 12 | 6:52 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 16s |
| Thu Aug 13 | 6:53 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 18s |
| Fri Aug 14 | 6:53 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 17s |
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 19s |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:54 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 19s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:54 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 20s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:55 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 20s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:55 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 21s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:56 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 53m | −1m 23s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:57 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 22s |
Twilight times in Miami today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:28 AM | 9:23 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:57 AM | 8:54 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:26 AM | 8:25 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:35 AM | 7:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:30 PM | 8:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Miami by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 33m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 38m |
| April | 7:12 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:44 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 07m |
| June | 6:29 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 38m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 42m |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:13 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 09m |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 38m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Miami
What time is sunset in Miami today?
Sunset in Miami, Florida is at 8:00 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Miami today?
Sunrise in Miami is at 6:51 AM today, with 13h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Miami tomorrow?
Sunrise in Miami tomorrow is at 6:51 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Miami tomorrow?
Sunset in Miami tomorrow is at 8:00 PM.
How long is the day in Miami today?
Miami gets 13h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:51 AM and sunset at 8:00 PM.
When is golden hour in Miami?
The evening golden hour in Miami is about 7:30 PM to 8:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Miami?
The evening blue hour in Miami runs from about 8:16 PM to 8:25 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Miami?
After sunset at 8:00 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Miami at around 8:25 PM today.
When is solar noon in Miami?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Miami — is at 1:26 PM today.
Nearest cities to Miami
- Little HavanaFL
- AllapattahFL
- Miami BeachFL
- HialeahFL
- North MiamiFL
- FountainebleauFL
- KendallFL
- DoralFL
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.