Sunrise and Sunset in Cape Coral Today

In Cape Coral, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:23 and sets at 19:06. The day length is 11h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 13:15.

Cape Coral: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Cape Coral at 13:15 – 1 h 15 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 06:34, the latest on March 8 at 07:44.

The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 17:34 and latest on July 1 at 20:25.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.

Cape Coral 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
Jan	07:17	17:57	10 h 40 min	west-southwest 247°
Feb	07:03	18:20	11 h 17 min	west-southwest 257°
Mar	07:37	19:36	12 h 0 min	west 268°
Apr	07:04	19:51	12 h 48 min	west-northwest 282°
May	06:40	20:07	13 h 27 min	west-northwest 292°
Jun	06:34	20:22	13 h 48 min	west-northwest 297°
Jul	06:44	20:23	13 h 39 min	west-northwest 295°
Aug	06:59	20:04	13 h 4 min	west-northwest 286°
Sep	07:13	19:32	12 h 19 min	west 273°
Oct	07:27	18:59	11 h 32 min	west 261°
Nov	06:47	17:37	10 h 51 min	west-southwest 249°
Dec	07:08	17:37	10 h 29 min	west-southwest 244°

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Cape Coral

Morning: 07:09–07:54 · Evening: 18:35–19:20

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cape Coral, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:09 to 07:54. The evening golden hour extends from 18:35 to 19:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Cape Coral

Morning: 07:00–07:09 · Evening: 19:20–19:29

The Blue Hour in Cape Coral offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:00 to 07:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:20 to 19:29, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Cape Coral

Cape Coral is located at a latitude of 26.56° and a longitude of -81.95°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cape Coral vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Cape Coral

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cape Coral. 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 Cape Coral, with up to 13h 49m 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 Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral brings the shortest days with only 10h 28m 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 Cape Coral

On the same latitude as Cape Coral

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cape Coral (26.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 43m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Cape Coral

When does the sun rise in Cape Coral today?

Today the sun rises in Cape Coral at 07:23 and sets at 19:07.

How long is the day in Cape Coral today?

The day lasts 11h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Cape Coral today?

In the morning from 07:08–07:53, in the evening from 18:36–19:21.

When is the longest day in Cape Coral?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 49m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 28m.

When does it get dark in Cape Coral today?

It is dark from 19:30, fully dark from 20:24.