Sunrise and Sunset in Merritt Island Today
In Merritt Island, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:37 and sets at 17:34. The day length is 10h 58m. Solar noon is reached at 12:06.
Merritt Island: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Merritt Island at 12:06 – 6 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 06:24, the latest on March 8 at 07:40.
The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 17:25 and latest on June 30 at 20:24.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Merritt Island 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 | 07:16 | 17:48 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 246° | 203 h |
| Feb | 07:00 | 18:13 | 11 h 13 min | west-southwest 256° | 209 h |
| Mar | 07:32 | 19:31 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 258 h |
| Apr | 06:57 | 19:48 | 12 h 51 min | west-northwest 282° | 302 h |
| May | 06:32 | 20:06 | 13 h 34 min | west-northwest 292° | 307 h |
| Jun | 06:25 | 20:21 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 297° | 256 h |
| Jul | 06:35 | 20:21 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 295° | 255 h |
| Aug | 06:52 | 20:01 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 286° | 249 h |
| Sep | 07:07 | 19:27 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 227 h |
| Oct | 07:23 | 18:53 | 11 h 30 min | west 260° | 240 h |
| Nov | 06:45 | 17:29 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 249° | 213 h |
| Dec | 07:07 | 17:28 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 244° | 204 h |
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.
Sunniest month: May with 307 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 203 – 2,923 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lakeland FL, mean 1961–1978 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Merritt Island
Morning: 06:22–07:10 · Evening: 17:01–17:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Merritt Island, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:22 to 07:10. The evening golden hour extends from 17:01 to 17:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Merritt Island
Morning: 06:12–06:22 · Evening: 17:49–17:59
The Blue Hour in Merritt Island offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:12 to 06:22, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:49 to 17:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Merritt Island
Merritt Island is located at a latitude of 28.36° and a longitude of -80.69°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Merritt Island vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Merritt Island
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Merritt Island. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Merritt Island, with up to 13h 57m 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 Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island brings the shortest days with only 10h 20m 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 Merritt Island
On the same latitude as Merritt Island
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Merritt Island (28.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 58m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Merritt Island
When does the sun rise in Merritt Island today?
Today the sun rises in Merritt Island at 06:37 and sets at 17:34.
How long is the day in Merritt Island today?
The day lasts 10h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Merritt Island today?
In the morning from 06:22–07:10, in the evening from 17:01–17:49.
When is the longest day in Merritt Island?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 57m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 20m.
When does it get dark in Merritt Island today?
It is dark from 17:59, fully dark from 18:55.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Merritt Island. All times are in local time. How it is calculated