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Sunrise and sunset in Fort Lauderdale, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:20 AM–7:51 AM and 6:24 PM–6:55 PM
Times are local time in Fort Lauderdale. Current time in Fort Lauderdale →
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Lauderdale through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 55m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 34m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 52m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 38m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 31m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 32m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 41m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 58m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 17m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 37m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 25m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 46m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 8m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 25m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 40m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 46m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 45m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 37m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 22m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 4m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 41m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 20m |
Calculated for 26.12°N, 80.14°W, including daylight saving time where Fort Lauderdale uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Fort Lauderdale this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 46m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 30m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:29 AM on June 1
- Latest sunset: 8:17 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Fort Lauderdale today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 6:55 PM in Fort Lauderdale, giving 11 hours 35 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Fort Lauderdale?
The longest day in Fort Lauderdale in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Fort Lauderdale?
The shortest day in Fort Lauderdale in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:29 AM on June 1, and the latest sunset is 8:17 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Fort Lauderdale?
Today, golden hour in Fort Lauderdale is from sunrise (7:20 AM) to 7:51 AM in the morning, and from 6:24 PM to sunset (6:55 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.