Sunset & Sunrise Today in Waldorf, Maryland
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Waldorf: sunrise 5:56 AM, sunset 8:30 PM.
In Waldorf, Maryland, the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 8:31 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 35m of daylight. Local solar noon in Waldorf falls at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 38.62° latitude puts Waldorf 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 16 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Waldorf keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Waldorf runs from about 7:53 PM to 8:50 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Waldorf is at 8:30 PM and sunrise at 5:56 AM — about 1m 17s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Waldorf drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Waldorf, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Waldorf ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 51m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 27m.
Moon in Waldorf today
Sunset today: Waldorf vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 5:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 35m |
| Alexandria | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 36m |
| Downtown DC | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| Washington | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| Arlington | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 36m |
Waldorf sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 51m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 27m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (around December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Waldorf (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 51m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 27m |
Waldorf sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 35m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 17s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:57 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 21s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 22s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 30s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 33s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 34s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 37s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 41s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:05 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 45s |
Twilight times in Waldorf today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:02 AM | 10:24 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:45 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:24 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:36 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Waldorf.
Sunrise & sunset in Waldorf by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 39m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Waldorf.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Waldorf
What time is sunset in Waldorf today?
Sunset in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf today?
Sunrise in Waldorf is at 5:55 AM today, with 14h 35m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Waldorf tomorrow?
Sunrise in Waldorf tomorrow is at 5:56 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Waldorf tomorrow?
Sunset in Waldorf tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
How long is the day in Waldorf today?
Waldorf gets 14h 35m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 8:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Waldorf?
The evening golden hour in Waldorf is about 7:53 PM to 8:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Waldorf?
The evening blue hour in Waldorf runs from about 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Waldorf?
After sunset at 8:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Waldorf at around 9:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Waldorf?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Waldorf — is at 1:13 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Waldorf
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Sunset card for Waldorf
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