Sunrise and Sunset in Port Charlotte Today
In Port Charlotte, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:24 and sets at 19:06. The day length is 11h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 13:15.
Port Charlotte: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Port Charlotte at 13:16 – 1 h 16 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 06:33, the latest on March 8 at 07:45.
The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 17:34 and latest on July 1 at 20:26.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 24 min more daylight than the shortest.
Port Charlotte 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 | 07:18 | 17:56 | 10 h 38 min | west-southwest 247° | 200 h |
| Feb | 07:04 | 18:20 | 11 h 16 min | west-southwest 256° | 203 h |
| Mar | 07:37 | 19:37 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 268 h |
| Apr | 07:04 | 19:52 | 12 h 49 min | west-northwest 282° | 299 h |
| May | 06:40 | 20:09 | 13 h 29 min | west-northwest 292° | 315 h |
| Jun | 06:33 | 20:23 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 297° | 278 h |
| Jul | 06:44 | 20:24 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 295° | 265 h |
| Aug | 06:59 | 20:05 | 13 h 5 min | west-northwest 286° | 250 h |
| Sep | 07:13 | 19:32 | 12 h 19 min | west 273° | 223 h |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:59 | 11 h 32 min | west 261° | 234 h |
| Nov | 06:48 | 17:37 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 249° | 202 h |
| Dec | 07:09 | 17:37 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 244° | 192 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 315 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 192 – 2,929 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tampa/Int'l Arpt FL, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Port Charlotte
Morning: 07:10–07:55 · Evening: 18:35–19:21
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Port Charlotte, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:10 to 07:55. The evening golden hour extends from 18:35 to 19:21. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Port Charlotte
Morning: 07:01–07:10 · Evening: 19:21–19:30
The Blue Hour in Port Charlotte offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:10, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:21 to 19:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte is located at a latitude of 26.98° and a longitude of -82.09°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Port Charlotte vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Port Charlotte
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Port Charlotte. 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 Port Charlotte, with up to 13h 50m 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 Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte brings the shortest days with only 10h 27m 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 Port Charlotte
On the same latitude as Port Charlotte
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Port Charlotte (27° 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 Port Charlotte
When does the sun rise in Port Charlotte today?
Today the sun rises in Port Charlotte at 07:23 and sets at 19:07.
How long is the day in Port Charlotte today?
The day lasts 11h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Port Charlotte today?
In the morning from 07:09–07:54, in the evening from 18:37–19:22.
When is the longest day in Port Charlotte?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 27m.
When does it get dark in Port Charlotte today?
It is dark from 19:31, fully dark from 20:25.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Port Charlotte. All times are in local time. How it is calculated