Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lake Charles: sunrise 6:22 AM, sunset 8:15 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lake Charles at 8:15 PM, having risen at 6:21 AM. That works out to 13h 53m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Lake Charles, is at 1:18 PM.
Sitting at 30.21° latitude puts Lake Charles in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 54 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Lake Charles keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Lake Charles runs from about 7:42 PM to 8:32 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:32 PM to 8:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lake Charles is at 8:15 PM and sunrise at 6:22 AM — about 0m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lake Charles drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lake Charles right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lake Charles ranges from as early as 5:11 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:18 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 11m.
Moon in Lake Charles today
Sunset today: Lake Charles vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 6:21 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 53m |
| Beaumont | 6:25 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 53m |
| Lafayette | 6:17 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 53m |
Lake Charles sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 11m
- Latest sunset 8:18 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:11 PM (around November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:10 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lake Charles (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 11m |
Lake Charles sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 53m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:22 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 52m | −0m 55s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:22 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 51m | −0m 57s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:23 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 50m | −0m 59s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:24 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 01s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:24 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 48m | −1m 03s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:25 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 47m | −1m 04s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:25 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 46m | −1m 06s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:26 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 45m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:26 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 44m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 43m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:28 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 42m | −1m 12s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:28 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 40m | −1m 14s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:29 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 39m | −1m 15s |
Twilight times in Lake Charles today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:47 AM | 9:49 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:21 AM | 9:15 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:54 AM | 8:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:04 AM | 6:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:42 PM | 8:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lake Charles.
Sunrise & sunset in Lake Charles by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 14m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 32m |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:29 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 20m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 57m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 45m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 57m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 20m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Lake Charles.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lake Charles
What time is sunset in Lake Charles today?
Sunset in Lake Charles, Louisiana is at 8:15 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lake Charles today?
Sunrise in Lake Charles is at 6:21 AM today, with 13h 53m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lake Charles tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lake Charles tomorrow is at 6:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Lake Charles tomorrow?
Sunset in Lake Charles tomorrow is at 8:15 PM.
How long is the day in Lake Charles today?
Lake Charles gets 13h 53m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset at 8:15 PM.
When is golden hour in Lake Charles?
The evening golden hour in Lake Charles is about 7:42 PM to 8:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lake Charles?
The evening blue hour in Lake Charles runs from about 8:32 PM to 8:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lake Charles?
After sunset at 8:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lake Charles at around 8:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lake Charles?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lake Charles — is at 1:18 PM today.
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