Sunset & Sunrise Today in Clinton, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Clinton: sunrise 7:18 AM, sunset 6:27 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Clinton is at 6:28 PM and sunrise was at 7:17 AM, giving Clinton 11h 11m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Clinton falls at 12:53 PM.
Because Clinton is at 38.77° (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 26 seconds. This is autumn in Clinton, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Clinton's golden hour, about 5:53 PM to 6:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Clinton is at 6:27 PM and sunrise at 7:18 AM — about 2m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Clinton drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Clinton, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Clinton ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 26m.
Moon in Clinton today
Sunset today: Clinton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 7:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 11m |
| Oxon Hill-Glassmanor | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Suitland-Silver Hill | 7:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 11m |
| Alexandria | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Waldorf | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
Clinton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 26m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Clinton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 26m |
Clinton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 11m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:18 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:21 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:22 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 23s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:25 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:26 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 20s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:27 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:28 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 18s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 18s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:30 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 17s |
Twilight times in Clinton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:48 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:19 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:00 AM | 7:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:53 PM | 6:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Clinton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 41m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 38m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Clinton
What time is sunset in Clinton today?
Sunset in Clinton, Maryland is at 6:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Clinton today?
Sunrise in Clinton is at 7:17 AM today, with 11h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Clinton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Clinton tomorrow is at 7:18 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Clinton tomorrow?
Sunset in Clinton tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
How long is the day in Clinton today?
Clinton gets 11h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:17 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Clinton?
The evening golden hour in Clinton is about 5:53 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Clinton?
The evening blue hour in Clinton runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Clinton?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Clinton at around 6:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Clinton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Clinton — is at 12:53 PM today.
Nearest cities to Clinton
- Oxon Hill-GlassmanorMD
- Suitland-Silver HillMD
- AlexandriaVA
- WaldorfMD
- St. CharlesMD
- Downtown DCDC
- Saint CharlesMD
- WashingtonDC
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