Sunrise and Sunset in Fort Myers Beach Today
In Fort Myers Beach, 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.
Fort Myers Beach: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fort Myers Beach 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 29 at 17:34 and latest on July 1 at 20:24.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 19 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fort Myers Beach 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 | 07:36 | 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 | 20:22 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Aug | 07:00 | 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 | 06:46 | 17:37 | 10 h 51 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 07:08 | 17:37 | 10 h 30 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 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Fort Myers Beach
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 Fort Myers Beach, 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 Fort Myers Beach
Morning: 07:00–07:09 · Evening: 19:20–19:29
The Blue Hour in Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach is located at a latitude of 26.45° and a longitude of -81.95°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fort Myers Beach vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fort Myers Beach
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fort Myers Beach. 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 Fort Myers Beach, 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 Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach
On the same latitude as Fort Myers Beach
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Fort Myers Beach (26.5° 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 Fort Myers Beach
When does the sun rise in Fort Myers Beach today?
Today the sun rises in Fort Myers Beach at 07:23 and sets at 19:07.
How long is the day in Fort Myers Beach today?
The day lasts 11h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fort Myers Beach today?
In the morning from 07:08–07:53, in the evening from 18:36–19:21.
When is the longest day in Fort Myers Beach?
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 Fort Myers Beach today?
It is dark from 19:30, fully dark from 20:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fort Myers Beach. All times are in local time. How it is calculated