Sunset & Sunrise Today in Ocala, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Ocala: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 6:57 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Ocala at 6:58 PM, having risen at 7:30 AM. That works out to 11h 27m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Ocala falls at 1:14 PM.
Ocala lies at latitude 29.19°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 41 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Ocala keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Ocala's golden hour, about 6:26 PM to 7:13 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:13 PM to 7:22 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Ocala is at 6:57 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 1m 40s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Ocala drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Ocala, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Ocala ranges from as early as 5:29 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 00m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 16m.
Moon in Ocala today
Sunset today: Ocala vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 7:30 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 27m |
| The Villages | 7:29 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 28m |
| Gainesville | 7:31 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 27m |
| Apopka | 7:27 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 28m |
| Spring Hill | 7:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 29m |
Ocala sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 00m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 16m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:29 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:29 AM (June 2)
- Latest sunrise 7:46 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Ocala (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 00m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 16m |
Ocala sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 27m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 40s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:31 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:32 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:33 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 39s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:34 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:35 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 37s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:35 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:36 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:37 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:37 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 35s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 34s |
Twilight times in Ocala today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:10 AM | 8:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:38 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:05 AM | 7:22 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:14 AM | 8:01 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:26 PM | 7:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Ocala by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 49m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 34m |
| April | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 17m |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 53m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 58m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 00m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 24m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Ocala
What time is sunset in Ocala today?
Sunset in Ocala, 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 Ocala today?
Sunrise in Ocala is at 7:30 AM today, with 11h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Ocala tomorrow?
Sunrise in Ocala tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
What time is sunset in Ocala tomorrow?
Sunset in Ocala tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Ocala today?
Ocala gets 11h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 6:58 PM.
When is golden hour in Ocala?
The evening golden hour in Ocala is about 6:26 PM to 7:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Ocala?
The evening blue hour in Ocala runs from about 7:13 PM to 7:22 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Ocala?
After sunset at 6:58 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Ocala at around 7:22 PM today.
When is solar noon in Ocala?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Ocala — is at 1:14 PM today.
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