Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sarasota, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sarasota: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
In Sarasota, Florida, the sun rises at 7:30 AM and sets at 7:01 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 30m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Sarasota, is at 1:15 PM.
Sitting at 27.34° latitude puts Sarasota in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 34 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Sarasota keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Sarasota runs from about 6:30 PM to 7:16 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:16 PM to 7:24 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sarasota is at 7:00 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 1m 33s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sarasota drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Sarasota, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Sarasota ranges from as early as 5:35 PM (around November 23) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 51m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 24m.
Moon in Sarasota today
Sunset today: Sarasota vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
| Bradenton | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
| North Port | 7:28 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 31m |
| St. Petersburg | 7:31 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
| Pinellas Park | 7:31 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m |
Sarasota sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 51m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:35 PM (November 23)
- Earliest sunrise 6:34 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Sarasota (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 51m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 24m |
Sarasota sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 29m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:31 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 32s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:33 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:33 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:34 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:34 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:35 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:36 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:36 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:37 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:38 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in Sarasota today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:12 AM | 8:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:39 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:06 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:15 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:30 PM | 7:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Sarasota by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 36m |
| April | 7:20 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 6:51 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 12m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 45m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 49m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 32m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sarasota
What time is sunset in Sarasota today?
Sunset in Sarasota, Florida is at 7:01 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Sarasota today?
Sunrise in Sarasota is at 7:30 AM today, with 11h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sarasota tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sarasota tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Sarasota tomorrow?
Sunset in Sarasota tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Sarasota today?
Sarasota gets 11h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 7:01 PM.
When is golden hour in Sarasota?
The evening golden hour in Sarasota is about 6:30 PM to 7:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Sarasota?
The evening blue hour in Sarasota runs from about 7:16 PM to 7:24 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sarasota?
After sunset at 7:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sarasota at around 7:24 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sarasota?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sarasota — is at 1:15 PM today.
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