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What time is sunrise and sunset in Sanford?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Sanford, Florida. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:24 AM
99° EDawn 7:01 AM

Sunrise in Sanford was at 7:24:53 AM EDT (14h 25m ago).

Sunset
6:56 PM
261° WDusk 7:20 PM

Sunset in Sanford was at 6:56:48 PM EDT (2h 54m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 31m
Darkness
9h 52m
Solar noon
1:11 PM
Sun altitude
38.3° below
Sun direction
283° WNW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:25 AM
99° EDawn 7:01 AM

Sunrise in Sanford will be at 7:25:30 AM EDT (in 9h 35m).

Sunset
6:55 PM
260° WDusk 7:19 PM

Sunset in Sanford will be at 6:55:45 PM EDT (in 21h 5m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Sanford

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:14 AM
Moonset
9:25 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:17 AM7:11 PM11h 53m
2 Fri7:18 AM7:10 PM11h 52m
3 Sat7:18 AM7:09 PM11h 50m
4 Sun7:19 AM7:07 PM11h 48m
5 Mon7:19 AM7:06 PM11h 47m
6 Tue7:20 AM7:05 PM11h 45m
7 Wed7:20 AM7:04 PM11h 43m
8 Thu7:21 AM7:03 PM11h 41m
9 Fri7:21 AM7:02 PM11h 40m
10 Sat7:22 AM7:01 PM11h 38m
11 Sun7:23 AM7:00 PM11h 36m
12 Mon7:23 AM6:58 PM11h 35m
13 Tue7:24 AM6:57 PM11h 33m
14 Wed7:24 AM6:56 PM11h 31m
Wednesday, October 14
11h 31m 54s of daylight·−1m 40s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:01 AM – 7:20 PM
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Time
9:50 PM
Altitude
-38.2°
Heading
283° WNW
Light
Night

9:50 PM, Night, altitude -38.2 degrees

15 Thu7:25 AM6:55 PM11h 30m
16 Fri7:26 AM6:54 PM11h 28m
17 Sat7:26 AM6:53 PM11h 26m
18 Sun7:27 AM6:52 PM11h 25m
19 Mon7:27 AM6:51 PM11h 23m
20 Tue7:28 AM6:50 PM11h 22m
21 Wed7:29 AM6:49 PM11h 20m
22 Thu7:29 AM6:48 PM11h 18m
23 Fri7:30 AM6:47 PM11h 17m
24 Sat7:31 AM6:46 PM11h 15m
25 Sun7:31 AM6:46 PM11h 14m
26 Mon7:32 AM6:45 PM11h 12m
27 Tue7:33 AM6:44 PM11h 11m
28 Wed7:33 AM6:43 PM11h 09m
29 Thu7:34 AM6:42 PM11h 07m
30 Fri7:35 AM6:41 PM11h 06m
31 Sat7:36 AM6:40 PM11h 04m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Sanford from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: The music never stopped.
The music never stopped.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Way down, down, down by the docks of the city
Way down, down, down by the docks of the cityView on Flickr
Sunrise or sunset photo of Sanford
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Flickr photo: Florida Waterscapes: Sunset and a sailboat.
Florida Waterscapes: Sunset and a sailboat.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: From my Archives: (Sunset at the Lake).
From my Archives: (Sunset at the Lake).View on Flickr
Flickr photo: The 400 tele Review. (Reseña del 400).
The 400 tele Review. (Reseña del 400).View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Details of Sunset. (Detalles del Atardecer).
Details of Sunset. (Detalles del Atardecer).View on Flickr
Flickr photo: D300 Review. (conclusión D300). (Explored).
D300 Review. (conclusión D300). (Explored).View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Goodbye Mr. Sunshine. (Adios Sol).
Goodbye Mr. Sunshine. (Adios Sol).View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Spectacular Sunset while waiting for the Planets Conjunction. (Explored).
Spectacular Sunset while waiting for the Planets Conjunction. (Explored).View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sanford Marina Sunrise
Sanford Marina SunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Gator at sundown 🐊
Gator at sundown 🐊View on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Sanford, United States

What time does the sun rise in Sanford today?
Sunrise in Sanford today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:24 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Sanford today?
Sunset today is at 6:56 PM, after 11h 31m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Sanford tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:20 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:15 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Sanford, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Sanford is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 58m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Sanford, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Sanford, Florida is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 18m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Sanford get in summer than in winter?
Sanford gets 3h 40m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 58m against 10h 18m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 09m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Sanford?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Sanford is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:26 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Sanford?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Sanford?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, with the sun down by 5:27 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Sanford?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:42 AM.
Does Sanford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sanford uses Eastern Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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