Sunset & Sunrise Today in Glen Burnie, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Glen Burnie: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:31 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Glen Burnie is at 8:31 PM and sunrise was at 5:53 AM, giving Glen Burnie 14h 38m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Glen Burnie at 1:12 PM.
Sitting at 39.16° latitude puts Glen Burnie 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 1 minute shorter and 17 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Glen Burnie move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Glen Burnie this evening is roughly 7:53 PM–8:51 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Glen Burnie is at 8:31 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 19s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Glen Burnie drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Glen Burnie right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Glen Burnie ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:36 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 24m.
Moon in Glen Burnie today
Sunset today: Glen Burnie vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m |
| Baltimore | 5:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 39m |
| Columbia | 5:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 38m |
| Silver Spring | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| Central 14th Street / Spring Road | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
Glen Burnie sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Glen Burnie (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 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 | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 24m |
Glen Burnie sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:54 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:55 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:56 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 35s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:59 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 36s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:00 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:01 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:01 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 46s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 47s |
Twilight times in Glen Burnie today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:58 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:42 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:33 AM | 6:31 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:51 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Glen Burnie.
Sunrise & sunset in Glen Burnie by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Glen Burnie.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Glen Burnie
What time is sunset in Glen Burnie today?
Sunset in Glen Burnie, Maryland is at 8:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Glen Burnie today?
Sunrise in Glen Burnie is at 5:53 AM today, with 14h 38m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Glen Burnie tomorrow?
Sunrise in Glen Burnie tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:31 PM.
What time is sunset in Glen Burnie tomorrow?
Sunset in Glen Burnie tomorrow is at 8:31 PM.
How long is the day in Glen Burnie today?
Glen Burnie gets 14h 38m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:53 AM and sunset at 8:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Glen Burnie?
The evening golden hour in Glen Burnie is about 7:53 PM to 8:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Glen Burnie?
The evening blue hour in Glen Burnie runs from about 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Glen Burnie?
After sunset at 8:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Glen Burnie at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Glen Burnie?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Glen Burnie — is at 1:12 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Glen Burnie
- BaltimoreMD
- ColumbiaMD
- Silver SpringMD
- Central 14th Street / Spring RoadDC
- Columbia HeightsDC
- Mount PleasantDC
- Downtown DCDC
- WashingtonDC
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Sunset card for Glen Burnie
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