Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bowie, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bowie: sunrise 6:28 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Bowie at 7:50 PM, having risen at 6:28 AM. That works out to 13h 22m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bowie, is at 1:09 PM.
Bowie lies at latitude 38.94°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 20 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Bowie keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Bowie runs from about 7:15 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 Bowie is at 7:48 PM and sunrise at 6:28 AM — about 2m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bowie drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bowie right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bowie ranges from as early as 4:44 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 53m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 25m.
Moon in Bowie today
Sunset today: Bowie vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 6:28 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 22m |
| Downtown DC | 6:29 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 22m |
| Columbia Heights | 6:29 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 22m |
| Glen Burnie | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 22m |
| Silver Spring | 6:29 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 22m |
Bowie sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 53m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 25m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:44 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bowie (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 53m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 25m |
Bowie sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:28 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 22m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:28 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:30 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 22s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:31 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 24s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 24s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:34 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:35 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 25s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 26s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 26s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:37 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:38 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 27s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:39 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 27s |
Twilight times in Bowie today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:51 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:26 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:59 AM | 8:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:10 AM | 7:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:15 PM | 8:07 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bowie by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 29m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 37m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bowie
What time is sunset in Bowie today?
Sunset in Bowie, Maryland is at 7:50 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bowie today?
Sunrise in Bowie is at 6:28 AM today, with 13h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bowie tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bowie tomorrow is at 6:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Bowie tomorrow?
Sunset in Bowie tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
How long is the day in Bowie today?
Bowie gets 13h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:28 AM and sunset at 7:50 PM.
When is golden hour in Bowie?
The evening golden hour in Bowie is about 7:15 PM to 8:07 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bowie?
The evening blue hour in Bowie runs from about 8:07 PM to 8:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bowie?
After sunset at 7:50 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bowie at around 8:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bowie?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bowie — is at 1:09 PM today.
Nearest cities to Bowie
- Downtown DCDC
- Columbia HeightsDC
- Glen BurnieMD
- Silver SpringMD
- Central 14th Street / Spring RoadDC
- Mount PleasantDC
- WashingtonDC
- WheatonMD
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