Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hagerstown, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hagerstown: sunrise 7:22 AM, sunset 6:29 PM.
In Hagerstown, Maryland, the sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 6:31 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 09m of daylight. Local solar noon in Hagerstown falls at 12:56 PM.
Because Hagerstown is at 39.64° (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 30 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Hagerstown move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Hagerstown runs from about 5:55 PM to 6:48 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hagerstown is at 6:29 PM and sunrise at 7:22 AM — about 2m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hagerstown drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Hagerstown, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hagerstown ranges from as early as 4:46 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:42 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 58m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in Hagerstown today
Sunset today: Hagerstown vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 7:21 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 09m |
| Frederick | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 10m |
| Leesburg | 7:20 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 10m |
| Germantown | 7:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
| Germantown | 7:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
Hagerstown sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 58m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:42 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:46 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hagerstown (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 58m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 21m |
Hagerstown sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:21 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:23 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:24 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:26 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:29 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:30 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:32 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:34 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:35 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 21s |
Twilight times in Hagerstown today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:51 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:22 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:53 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:03 AM | 7:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:55 PM | 6:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hagerstown by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hagerstown
What time is sunset in Hagerstown today?
Sunset in Hagerstown, Maryland is at 6:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hagerstown today?
Sunrise in Hagerstown is at 7:21 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hagerstown tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hagerstown tomorrow is at 7:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Hagerstown tomorrow?
Sunset in Hagerstown tomorrow is at 6:29 PM.
How long is the day in Hagerstown today?
Hagerstown gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:21 AM and sunset at 6:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Hagerstown?
The evening golden hour in Hagerstown is about 5:55 PM to 6:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hagerstown?
The evening blue hour in Hagerstown runs from about 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hagerstown?
After sunset at 6:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hagerstown at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hagerstown?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hagerstown — is at 12:56 PM today.
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