Sunset & Sunrise Today in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Gaithersburg: sunrise 5:56 AM, sunset 8:33 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Gaithersburg is at 8:33 PM and sunrise was at 5:55 AM, giving Gaithersburg 14h 38m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Gaithersburg at 1:14 PM.
Gaithersburg lies at latitude 39.14°, 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 1 minute shorter and 16 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Gaithersburg keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Gaithersburg runs from about 7:55 PM to 8:53 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:53 PM to 9:05 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Gaithersburg is at 8:33 PM and sunrise at 5:56 AM — about 1m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Gaithersburg drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Gaithersburg right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Gaithersburg ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 54m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Gaithersburg today
Sunset today: Gaithersburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 38m |
| Germantown | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 38m |
| Germantown | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 38m |
| Rockville | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 38m |
| Silver Spring | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
Gaithersburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Gaithersburg (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 54m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 24m |
Gaithersburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 38m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:56 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 20s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:56 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:57 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 24s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:58 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 34s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:01 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 36s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:02 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:03 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:04 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 47s |
Twilight times in Gaithersburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:00 AM | 10:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:44 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:23 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:35 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:55 PM | 8:53 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Gaithersburg.
Sunrise & sunset in Gaithersburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Gaithersburg.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Gaithersburg
What time is sunset in Gaithersburg today?
Sunset in Gaithersburg, Maryland is at 8:33 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Gaithersburg today?
Sunrise in Gaithersburg is at 5:55 AM today, with 14h 38m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Gaithersburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Gaithersburg tomorrow is at 5:56 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
What time is sunset in Gaithersburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Gaithersburg tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
How long is the day in Gaithersburg today?
Gaithersburg gets 14h 38m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 8:33 PM.
When is golden hour in Gaithersburg?
The evening golden hour in Gaithersburg is about 7:55 PM to 8:53 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Gaithersburg?
The evening blue hour in Gaithersburg runs from about 8:53 PM to 9:05 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Gaithersburg?
After sunset at 8:33 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Gaithersburg at around 9:05 PM today.
When is solar noon in Gaithersburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Gaithersburg — is at 1:14 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Gaithersburg
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Sunset card for Gaithersburg
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