Sunset & Sunrise Today in Royal Palm Beach, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Royal Palm Beach: sunrise 7:21 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
In Royal Palm Beach, Florida, the sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 6:52 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 31m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Royal Palm Beach, is at 1:06 PM.
Royal Palm Beach lies at latitude 26.71°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 30 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Royal Palm Beach move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Royal Palm Beach's golden hour, about 6:21 PM to 7:07 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:07 PM to 7:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Royal Palm Beach is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:21 AM — about 1m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Royal Palm Beach drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Royal Palm Beach, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Royal Palm Beach ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around November 23) to as late as 8:18 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 13h 48m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 27m.
Moon in Royal Palm Beach today
Sunset today: Royal Palm Beach vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palm Beach | 7:20 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 31m |
| Wellington | 7:20 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 31m |
| The Acreage | 7:20 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 31m |
| Greenacres City | 7:20 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 31m |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 7:20 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 31m |
Royal Palm Beach sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 13h 48m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 27m
- Latest sunset 8:18 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (November 23)
- Earliest sunrise 6:27 AM (May 31)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Royal Palm Beach (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 48m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 27m |
Royal Palm Beach sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 31m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:21 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 30m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:21 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:22 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:22 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:23 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 29s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 28s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:24 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:25 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 27s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:26 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 25s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:28 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 25s |
Twilight times in Royal Palm Beach today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:56 AM | 7:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:05 AM | 7:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:21 PM | 7:07 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Royal Palm Beach by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 29m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 10m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 42m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 46m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 22m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:13 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 07m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Royal Palm Beach
What time is sunset in Royal Palm Beach today?
Sunset in Royal Palm Beach, 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 Royal Palm Beach today?
Sunrise in Royal Palm Beach is at 7:20 AM today, with 11h 31m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Royal Palm Beach tomorrow?
Sunrise in Royal Palm Beach tomorrow is at 7:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Royal Palm Beach tomorrow?
Sunset in Royal Palm Beach tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Royal Palm Beach today?
Royal Palm Beach gets 11h 31m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:20 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Royal Palm Beach?
The evening golden hour in Royal Palm Beach is about 6:21 PM to 7:07 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Royal Palm Beach?
The evening blue hour in Royal Palm Beach runs from about 7:07 PM to 7:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Royal Palm Beach?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Royal Palm Beach at around 7:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Royal Palm Beach?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Royal Palm Beach — is at 1:06 PM today.
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