Sunset & Sunrise Today in Germantown, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Germantown: sunrise 6:36 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
In Germantown, Maryland, the sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 7:43 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 08m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Germantown, is at 1:10 PM.
Sitting at 39.17° latitude puts Germantown in 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 25 seconds. This is summer in Germantown, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Germantown runs from about 7:09 PM to 8:01 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:01 PM to 8:12 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Germantown is at 7:42 PM and sunrise at 6:36 AM — about 2m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Germantown drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Germantown right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Germantown ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:39 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Germantown today
Sunset today: Germantown vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 6:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m |
| Germantown | 6:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m |
| Gaithersburg | 6:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m |
| Rockville | 6:34 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m |
| Potomac | 6:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m |
Germantown sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:39 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Germantown (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 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 24m |
Germantown sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 26s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:37 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 27s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 28s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:40 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:41 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 28s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:42 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:44 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:45 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 30s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:46 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 30s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 30s |
Twilight times in Germantown today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:59 AM | 9:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:34 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:12 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:17 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:09 PM | 8:01 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Germantown by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:37 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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Germantown
What time is sunset in Germantown today?
Sunset in Germantown, Maryland is at 7:43 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Germantown today?
Sunrise in Germantown is at 6:35 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Germantown tomorrow?
Sunrise in Germantown tomorrow is at 6:36 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Germantown tomorrow?
Sunset in Germantown tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Germantown today?
Germantown gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:35 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Germantown?
The evening golden hour in Germantown is about 7:09 PM to 8:01 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Germantown?
The evening blue hour in Germantown runs from about 8:01 PM to 8:12 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Germantown?
After sunset at 7:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Germantown at around 8:12 PM today.
When is solar noon in Germantown?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Germantown — is at 1:10 PM today.
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