Sunset & Sunrise Today in Baltimore, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Baltimore: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:31 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Baltimore at 8:31 PM, having risen at 5:52 AM. That works out to 14h 39m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Baltimore at 1:12 PM.
Because Baltimore is at 39.29° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 17 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Baltimore keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Baltimore runs from about 7:53 PM to 8:51 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Baltimore is at 8:31 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Baltimore drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Baltimore, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Baltimore ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 23m.
Moon in Baltimore today
Sunset today: Baltimore vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 5:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 39m |
| Glen Burnie | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m |
| Columbia | 5:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 38m |
| Silver Spring | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| Rockville | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 38m |
Baltimore sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 23m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Baltimore (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 23m |
Baltimore sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 39m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 20s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:54 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:55 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 35s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:59 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 37s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:00 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:01 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 44s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in Baltimore today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:57 AM | 10:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:41 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:20 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:32 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:51 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Baltimore.
Sunrise & sunset in Baltimore by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 27m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Baltimore.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Baltimore
What time is sunset in Baltimore today?
Sunset in Baltimore, Maryland is at 8:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Baltimore today?
Sunrise in Baltimore is at 5:52 AM today, with 14h 39m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Baltimore tomorrow?
Sunrise in Baltimore tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:31 PM.
What time is sunset in Baltimore tomorrow?
Sunset in Baltimore tomorrow is at 8:31 PM.
How long is the day in Baltimore today?
Baltimore gets 14h 39m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Baltimore?
The evening golden hour in Baltimore is about 7:53 PM to 8:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Baltimore?
The evening blue hour in Baltimore runs from about 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Baltimore?
After sunset at 8:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Baltimore at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Baltimore?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Baltimore — is at 1:12 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Baltimore
- Glen BurnieMD
- ColumbiaMD
- Silver SpringMD
- RockvilleMD
- GaithersburgMD
- Central 14th Street / Spring RoadDC
- Columbia HeightsDC
- Mount PleasantDC
Sunrise & sunset times in more Maryland cities
Sunset card for Baltimore
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