Sunset & Sunrise Today in Frederick, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Frederick: sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 6:28 PM.
Frederick, Maryland sees the sun come up at 7:19 AM and go down at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 10m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Frederick at 12:55 PM.
Frederick lies at latitude 39.41°, 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 29 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Frederick keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Frederick runs from about 5:54 PM to 6:47 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:47 PM to 6:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Frederick is at 6:28 PM and sunrise at 7:20 AM — about 2m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Frederick drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Frederick, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Frederick ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:40 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 56m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 22m.
Moon in Frederick today
Sunset today: Frederick vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 10m |
| Germantown | 7:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
| Germantown | 7:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
| Gaithersburg | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
| Leesburg | 7:20 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 10m |
Frederick sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 56m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 22m
- Latest sunset 8:40 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:36 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Frederick (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 56m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 22m |
Frederick sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 29s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 28s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:22 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:23 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 27s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 27s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 26s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:27 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 25s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:28 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 24s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:29 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 24s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:30 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:31 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 22s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:32 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:33 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 21s |
Twilight times in Frederick today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:50 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:21 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:52 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:02 AM | 7:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:54 PM | 6:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Frederick by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 45m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 35m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Frederick
What time is sunset in Frederick today?
Sunset in Frederick, Maryland is at 6:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Frederick today?
Sunrise in Frederick is at 7:19 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Frederick tomorrow?
Sunrise in Frederick tomorrow is at 7:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Frederick tomorrow?
Sunset in Frederick tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in Frederick today?
Frederick gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset at 6:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Frederick?
The evening golden hour in Frederick is about 5:54 PM to 6:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Frederick?
The evening blue hour in Frederick runs from about 6:47 PM to 6:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Frederick?
After sunset at 6:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Frederick at around 6:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Frederick?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Frederick — is at 12:55 PM today.
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