Sunset & Sunrise Today in North Bel Air, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in North Bel Air: sunrise 7:16 AM, sunset 6:24 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over North Bel Air at 6:25 PM, having risen at 7:15 AM. That works out to 11h 10m of daylight today. Local solar noon in North Bel Air falls at 12:51 PM.
North Bel Air lies at latitude 39.54°, 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 30 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in North Bel Air keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in North Bel Air this evening is roughly 5:50 PM–6:43 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:43 PM to 6:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in North Bel Air is at 6:24 PM and sunrise at 7:16 AM — about 2m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in North Bel Air drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in North Bel Air, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in North Bel Air ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in North Bel Air today
Sunset today: North Bel Air vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bel Air | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 10m |
| South Bel Air | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 10m |
| Bel Air South | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 10m |
| Towson | 7:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 10m |
| Essex | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
North Bel Air sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:37 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in North Bel Air (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 57m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 21m |
North Bel Air sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 29s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 29s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:18 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:20 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 27s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 24s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:27 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:28 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:29 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 21s |
Twilight times in North Bel Air today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:45 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:48 AM | 6:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:58 AM | 7:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:50 PM | 6:43 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in North Bel Air by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for North Bel Air
What time is sunset in North Bel Air today?
Sunset in North Bel Air, Maryland is at 6:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in North Bel Air today?
Sunrise in North Bel Air is at 7:15 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in North Bel Air tomorrow?
Sunrise in North Bel Air tomorrow is at 7:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:24 PM.
What time is sunset in North Bel Air tomorrow?
Sunset in North Bel Air tomorrow is at 6:24 PM.
How long is the day in North Bel Air today?
North Bel Air gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:15 AM and sunset at 6:25 PM.
When is golden hour in North Bel Air?
The evening golden hour in North Bel Air is about 5:50 PM to 6:43 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in North Bel Air?
The evening blue hour in North Bel Air runs from about 6:43 PM to 6:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in North Bel Air?
After sunset at 6:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in North Bel Air at around 6:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in North Bel Air?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over North Bel Air — is at 12:51 PM today.
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