Sunrise and Sunset in Boca Raton Today
In Boca Raton, United States, the sun rises today on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 06:33 and sets at 17:34. The day length is 11h 1m. Solar noon is reached at 12:03.
Boca Raton: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Boca Raton at 12:03 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 8 at 06:27, the latest on March 8 at 07:36.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:27 and latest on July 1 at 20:17.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Boca Raton through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:09 | 17:50 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 247° | 220 h |
| Feb | 06:56 | 18:13 | 11 h 17 min | west-southwest 257° | 217 h |
| Mar | 07:29 | 19:29 | 12 h 0 min | west 268° | 277 h |
| Apr | 06:56 | 19:44 | 12 h 47 min | west-northwest 282° | 294 h |
| May | 06:33 | 20:00 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 292° | 301 h |
| Jun | 06:27 | 20:14 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 297° | 289 h |
| Jul | 06:37 | 20:15 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 294° | 309 h |
| Aug | 06:52 | 19:56 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 286° | 288 h |
| Sep | 07:06 | 19:24 | 12 h 18 min | west 273° | 262 h |
| Oct | 07:19 | 18:52 | 11 h 33 min | west 261° | 260 h |
| Nov | 06:39 | 17:30 | 10 h 51 min | west-southwest 250° | 221 h |
| Dec | 07:00 | 17:30 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 244° | 216 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 309 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 216 – 3,154 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Miami, FL, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Boca Raton
Morning: 06:18–07:05 · Evening: 17:01–17:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Boca Raton, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:18 to 07:05. The evening golden hour extends from 17:01 to 17:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Boca Raton
Morning: 06:09–06:18 · Evening: 17:48–17:58
The Blue Hour in Boca Raton offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:48 to 17:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Boca Raton
Boca Raton is located at a latitude of 26.36° and a longitude of -80.08°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Boca Raton vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Boca Raton
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Boca Raton. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Boca Raton, with up to 13h 48m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Boca Raton sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Boca Raton brings the shortest days with only 10h 29m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Boca Raton
On the same latitude as Boca Raton
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Boca Raton (26.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 1m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Boca Raton
When does the sun rise in Boca Raton today?
Today the sun rises in Boca Raton at 06:33 and sets at 17:34.
How long is the day in Boca Raton today?
The day lasts 11h 1m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Boca Raton today?
In the morning from 06:18–07:05, in the evening from 17:01–17:48.
When is the longest day in Boca Raton?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 48m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 29m.
When does it get dark in Boca Raton today?
It is dark from 17:58, fully dark from 18:53.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Boca Raton. All times are in local time. How it is calculated