Sunset & Sunrise Today in Dundalk, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Dundalk: sunrise 7:17 AM, sunset 6:25 PM.
In Dundalk, Maryland, the sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:26 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 10m of daylight. Local solar noon in Dundalk falls at 12:51 PM.
Because Dundalk is at 39.25° (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 28 seconds. This is autumn in Dundalk, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Dundalk this evening is roughly 5:51 PM–6:44 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:44 PM to 6:54 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Dundalk is at 6:25 PM and sunrise at 7:17 AM — about 2m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Dundalk drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Dundalk, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Dundalk ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 23m.
Moon in Dundalk today
Sunset today: Dundalk vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
| Essex | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
| Baltimore | 7:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 10m |
| Glen Burnie | 7:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 10m |
| Gwynn Oak | 7:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 10m |
Dundalk sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 23m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Dundalk (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 23m |
Dundalk sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 27s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:19 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 27s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:20 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:21 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 26s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 25s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 24s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 24s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 23s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:26 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 22s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:27 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:28 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:29 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 19s |
Twilight times in Dundalk today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:17 AM | 7:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:48 AM | 6:54 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:58 AM | 7:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:51 PM | 6:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Dundalk 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 | 6:38 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 6:34 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 | 7:06 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Dundalk
What time is sunset in Dundalk today?
Sunset in Dundalk, Maryland is at 6:26 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Dundalk today?
Sunrise in Dundalk is at 7:16 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Dundalk tomorrow?
Sunrise in Dundalk tomorrow is at 7:17 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Dundalk tomorrow?
Sunset in Dundalk tomorrow is at 6:25 PM.
How long is the day in Dundalk today?
Dundalk gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:16 AM and sunset at 6:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Dundalk?
The evening golden hour in Dundalk is about 5:51 PM to 6:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Dundalk?
The evening blue hour in Dundalk runs from about 6:44 PM to 6:54 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Dundalk?
After sunset at 6:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Dundalk at around 6:54 PM today.
When is solar noon in Dundalk?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Dundalk — is at 12:51 PM today.
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