Sunset & Sunrise Today in St. Petersburg, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in St. Petersburg: sunrise 6:45 AM, sunset 8:27 PM.
St. Petersburg, Florida sees the sun come up at 6:44 AM and go down at 8:28 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 13h 43m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above St. Petersburg at 1:36 PM.
Because St. Petersburg is at 27.77° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 48 seconds. This is summer in St. Petersburg, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for St. Petersburg's golden hour, about 7:55 PM to 8:44 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:44 PM to 8:54 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in St. Petersburg is at 8:27 PM and sunrise at 6:45 AM — about 0m 50s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in St. Petersburg drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in St. Petersburg, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in St. Petersburg ranges from as early as 5:34 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 53m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 22m.
Moon in St. Petersburg today
Sunset today: St. Petersburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 6:44 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 43m |
| Largo | 6:45 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 43m |
| Clearwater | 6:45 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 44m |
| Town 'n' Country | 6:44 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 44m |
| Tampa | 6:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 44m |
St. Petersburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 53m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 22m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:34 PM (around November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:34 AM (around June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in St. Petersburg (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 | 6:35 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 53m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 22m |
St. Petersburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 43m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 42m | −0m 50s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 41m | −0m 52s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 40m | −0m 53s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 39m | −0m 55s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 38m | −0m 56s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 37m | −0m 58s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 36m | −0m 59s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 35m | −1m 01s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 34m | −1m 03s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 33m | −1m 03s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 32m | −1m 05s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:51 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 31m | −1m 07s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:51 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 30m | −1m 08s |
Twilight times in St. Petersburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:14 AM | 9:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:47 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:18 AM | 8:54 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:28 AM | 7:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:55 PM | 8:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in St. Petersburg.
Sunrise & sunset in St. Petersburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 25m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 53m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 35m |
| April | 7:21 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 27m |
| May | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 13m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 46m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 51m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 04m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 30m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in St. Petersburg.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for St. Petersburg
What time is sunset in St. Petersburg today?
Sunset in St. Petersburg, Florida is at 8:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in St. Petersburg today?
Sunrise in St. Petersburg is at 6:44 AM today, with 13h 43m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in St. Petersburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in St. Petersburg tomorrow is at 6:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
What time is sunset in St. Petersburg tomorrow?
Sunset in St. Petersburg tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
How long is the day in St. Petersburg today?
St. Petersburg gets 13h 43m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset at 8:28 PM.
When is golden hour in St. Petersburg?
The evening golden hour in St. Petersburg is about 7:55 PM to 8:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in St. Petersburg?
The evening blue hour in St. Petersburg runs from about 8:44 PM to 8:54 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in St. Petersburg?
After sunset at 8:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in St. Petersburg at around 8:54 PM today.
When is solar noon in St. Petersburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over St. Petersburg — is at 1:36 PM today.
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