Sunset & Sunrise Today in Orlando, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Orlando: sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Orlando at 8:24 PM, having risen at 6:38 AM. That works out to 13h 46m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Orlando at 1:31 PM.
Because Orlando is at 28.54° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 50 seconds. This is summer in Orlando, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Orlando runs from about 7:51 PM to 8:41 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:41 PM to 8:51 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Orlando is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 6:38 AM — about 0m 51s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Orlando drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Orlando, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Orlando ranges from as early as 5:28 PM (around November 24) to as late as 8:27 PM (around June 29). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 19m.
Moon in Orlando today
Sunset today: Orlando vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 6:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 46m |
| Alafaya | 6:37 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 46m |
| Kissimmee | 6:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 45m |
| Deltona | 6:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 48m |
| Lakeland | 6:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 44m |
Orlando sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 19m
- Latest sunset 8:27 PM (around June 29)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (around November 24)
- Earliest sunrise 6:27 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:43 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Orlando (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 57m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 19m |
Orlando sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 46m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 45m | −0m 51s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:39 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 44m | −0m 53s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 43m | −0m 55s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:40 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 42m | −0m 57s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 42m | −0m 58s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:41 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 41m | −1m 00s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:41 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 39m | −1m 02s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:42 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 38m | −1m 03s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 37m | −1m 04s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 36m | −1m 06s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 35m | −1m 07s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 34m | −1m 09s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:45 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 33m | −1m 10s |
Twilight times in Orlando today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:06 AM | 9:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:39 AM | 9:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:21 AM | 7:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:51 PM | 8:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Orlando.
Sunrise & sunset in Orlando by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 21m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 34m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 27m |
| May | 6:44 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 15m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 50m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 7:18 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 02m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Orlando.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Orlando
What time is sunset in Orlando today?
Sunset in Orlando, Florida is at 8:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Orlando today?
Sunrise in Orlando is at 6:38 AM today, with 13h 46m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Orlando tomorrow?
Sunrise in Orlando tomorrow is at 6:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Orlando tomorrow?
Sunset in Orlando tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Orlando today?
Orlando gets 13h 46m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:38 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Orlando?
The evening golden hour in Orlando is about 7:51 PM to 8:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Orlando?
The evening blue hour in Orlando runs from about 8:41 PM to 8:51 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Orlando?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Orlando at around 8:51 PM today.
When is solar noon in Orlando?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Orlando — is at 1:31 PM today.
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Sunset card for Orlando
Learn more about sunset, sunrise & twilight
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- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
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- 🌞 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.