Sunset & Sunrise Today in Orlando, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Orlando: sunrise 7:02 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Orlando at 7:49 PM, having risen at 7:02 AM. That works out to 12h 47m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Orlando at 1:26 PM.
Because Orlando is at 28.54° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 36 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 7:19 PM to 8:05 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:05 PM to 8:14 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Orlando is at 7:48 PM and sunrise at 7:02 AM — about 1m 37s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Orlando drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Orlando right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 7:02 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 47m |
| Pine Hills | 7:02 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 47m |
| Pine Hills | 7:02 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 47m |
| Alafaya | 7:01 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 47m |
| Apopka | 7:02 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 47m |
Orlando sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 19m
- Latest sunset 8:27 PM (June 29)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (November 24)
- Earliest sunrise 6:27 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:43 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:02 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 47m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:02 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:03 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 44m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:03 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 37s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 38s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:04 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:05 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:05 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 35m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:06 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:06 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 32m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:07 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 29m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 26m | −1m 40s |
Twilight times in Orlando today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:40 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:09 AM | 8:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:37 AM | 8:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:47 AM | 7:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:19 PM | 8:05 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Orlando
What time is sunset in Orlando today?
Sunset in Orlando, Florida is at 7:49 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 7:02 AM today, with 12h 47m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Orlando tomorrow?
Sunrise in Orlando tomorrow is at 7:02 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Orlando tomorrow?
Sunset in Orlando tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
How long is the day in Orlando today?
Orlando gets 12h 47m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:02 AM and sunset at 7:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Orlando?
The evening golden hour in Orlando is about 7:19 PM to 8:05 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Orlando?
The evening blue hour in Orlando runs from about 8:05 PM to 8:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Orlando?
After sunset at 7:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Orlando at around 8:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Orlando?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Orlando — is at 1:26 PM today.
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