Today in Florida, USA, the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 8:00 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 59m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Florida is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Florida
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Florida runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:28 PM and lasts until 8:00 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Florida sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Florida falls exactly at 1:30 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 12.32 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Florida, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Florida?
At Florida's latitude of 27.7567667°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 262.59° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Florida are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 27.7567667, -81.4639835. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Florida (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Florida versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 59m |
| 2025 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 59m |
| 2021 | 7:00 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Florida today?
In Florida, the sun rises at exactly 7:00 AM and sets at 8:00 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Florida today?
Today, morning golden hour in Florida runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:28 PM and lasts until 7:57 PM.
Why does sunrise in Florida shift every day?
At Florida's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 262.59° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Florida at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:30 PM when the sun reaches 12.32. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Florida, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Florida changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:00 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:00 AM.