Sunset & Sunrise Today in Olney, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Olney: sunrise 7:19 AM, sunset 6:27 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Olney at 6:29 PM, having risen at 7:18 AM. That works out to 11h 10m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Olney, is at 12:54 PM.
Because Olney is at 39.15° (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 28 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Olney keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Olney's golden hour, about 5:53 PM to 6:46 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Olney is at 6:27 PM and sunrise at 7:19 AM — about 2m 27s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Olney drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Olney, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Olney ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Olney today
Sunset today: Olney vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olney | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
| Aspen Hill | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Rockville | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Gaithersburg | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
| Wheaton | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
Olney sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Olney (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 24m |
Olney sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 27s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 27s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 26s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:22 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:23 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 25s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:24 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 25s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:25 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 24s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:26 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 23s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:27 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 22s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 22s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:29 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:30 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 20s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:31 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 19s |
Twilight times in Olney today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:48 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:50 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:01 AM | 7:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:53 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Olney by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 39m |
| 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 | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Olney
What time is sunset in Olney today?
Sunset in Olney, Maryland is at 6:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Olney today?
Sunrise in Olney is at 7:18 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Olney tomorrow?
Sunrise in Olney tomorrow is at 7:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Olney tomorrow?
Sunset in Olney tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
How long is the day in Olney today?
Olney gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 6:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Olney?
The evening golden hour in Olney is about 5:53 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Olney?
The evening blue hour in Olney runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Olney?
After sunset at 6:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Olney at around 6:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Olney?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Olney — is at 12:54 PM today.
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