Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bel Air South, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bel Air South: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Bel Air South at 7:49 PM, having risen at 6:25 AM. That works out to 13h 23m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Bel Air South at 1:08 PM.
Sitting at 39.51° latitude puts Bel Air South in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 23 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bel Air South move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Bel Air South runs from about 7:14 PM to 8:07 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:07 PM to 8:18 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bel Air South is at 7:48 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 2m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bel Air South drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bel Air South right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bel Air South ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 22m.
Moon in Bel Air South today
Sunset today: Bel Air South vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air South | 6:25 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 23m |
| South Bel Air | 6:25 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 24m |
| Towson | 6:26 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 23m |
| Dundalk | 6:26 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 23m |
| Baltimore | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 23m |
Bel Air South sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 22m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:37 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bel Air South (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 57m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 22m |
Bel Air South sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:25 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 23m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:26 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:27 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 24s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:28 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 25s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:30 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 27s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:32 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:32 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 27s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 29s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:35 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 29s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:36 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:37 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 30s |
Twilight times in Bel Air South today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:47 AM | 9:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:56 AM | 8:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:07 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:14 PM | 8:07 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bel Air South by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bel Air South
What time is sunset in Bel Air South today?
Sunset in Bel Air South, Maryland is at 7:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bel Air South today?
Sunrise in Bel Air South is at 6:25 AM today, with 13h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bel Air South tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bel Air South tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Bel Air South tomorrow?
Sunset in Bel Air South tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
How long is the day in Bel Air South today?
Bel Air South gets 13h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:25 AM and sunset at 7:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Bel Air South?
The evening golden hour in Bel Air South is about 7:14 PM to 8:07 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bel Air South?
The evening blue hour in Bel Air South runs from about 8:07 PM to 8:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bel Air South?
After sunset at 7:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bel Air South at around 8:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bel Air South?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bel Air South — is at 1:08 PM today.
Nearest cities to Bel Air South
- South Bel AirMD
- TowsonMD
- DundalkMD
- BaltimoreMD
- Gwynn OakMD
- Glen BurnieMD
- Ellicott CityMD
- MiddletownDE
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