Sunset & Sunrise Today in Ellicott City, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Ellicott City: sunrise 6:28 AM, sunset 7:49 PM.
In Ellicott City, Maryland, the sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 7:51 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 23m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Ellicott City at 1:09 PM.
Because Ellicott City is at 39.27° (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 22 seconds. This is summer in Ellicott City, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Ellicott City's golden hour, about 7:15 PM to 8:08 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:08 PM to 8:19 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Ellicott City is at 7:49 PM and sunrise at 6:28 AM — about 2m 22s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Ellicott City drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Ellicott City right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Ellicott City ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 23m.
Moon in Ellicott City today
Sunset today: Ellicott City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City | 6:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 23m |
| Columbia | 6:28 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 23m |
| Gwynn Oak | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 23m |
| Baltimore | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 23m |
| Glen Burnie | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 22m |
Ellicott City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 23m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Ellicott City (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 23m |
Ellicott City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 23m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:28 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 22s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:29 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 18m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 24s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:31 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 24s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:33 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:34 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 26s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:35 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 27s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 27s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 28s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 28s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:38 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 29s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:39 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 29s |
Twilight times in Ellicott City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:25 AM | 8:52 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:59 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:10 AM | 7:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:15 PM | 8:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Ellicott City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 27m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Ellicott City
What time is sunset in Ellicott City today?
Sunset in Ellicott City, Maryland is at 7:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Ellicott City today?
Sunrise in Ellicott City is at 6:27 AM today, with 13h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Ellicott City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Ellicott City tomorrow is at 6:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:49 PM.
What time is sunset in Ellicott City tomorrow?
Sunset in Ellicott City tomorrow is at 7:49 PM.
How long is the day in Ellicott City today?
Ellicott City gets 13h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:27 AM and sunset at 7:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Ellicott City?
The evening golden hour in Ellicott City is about 7:15 PM to 8:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Ellicott City?
The evening blue hour in Ellicott City runs from about 8:08 PM to 8:19 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Ellicott City?
After sunset at 7:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Ellicott City at around 8:19 PM today.
When is solar noon in Ellicott City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Ellicott City — is at 1:09 PM today.
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