Sunrise and Sunset in Sanford Today
In Sanford, United States, the sun rises today on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 06:41 and sets at 17:35. The day length is 10h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 12:08.
Sanford: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sanford at 12:08 – 8 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 06:26, the latest on March 8 at 07:42.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:27 and latest on June 30 at 20:27.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sanford 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:19 | 17:50 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 246° | 203 h | 22/10 °C | 63 mm |
| Feb | 07:03 | 18:15 | 11 h 12 min | west-southwest 256° | 209 h | 24/11 °C | 52 mm |
| Mar | 07:34 | 19:33 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 258 h | 26/13 °C | 77 mm |
| Apr | 06:59 | 19:51 | 12 h 52 min | west-northwest 282° | 302 h | 29/16 °C | 66 mm |
| May | 06:33 | 20:09 | 13 h 35 min | west-northwest 292° | 307 h | 31/19 °C | 102 mm |
| Jun | 06:26 | 20:24 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 297° | 256 h | 33/22 °C | 204 mm |
| Jul | 06:36 | 20:25 | 13 h 48 min | west-northwest 295° | 255 h | 33/23 °C | 190 mm |
| Aug | 06:54 | 20:04 | 13 h 10 min | west-northwest 286° | 249 h | 33/23 °C | 195 mm |
| Sep | 07:10 | 19:29 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 227 h | 32/23 °C | 162 mm |
| Oct | 07:26 | 18:55 | 11 h 29 min | west 260° | 240 h | 29/19 °C | 88 mm |
| Nov | 06:48 | 17:30 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 249° | 213 h | 26/15 °C | 46 mm |
| Dec | 07:10 | 17:29 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 244° | 204 h | 23/12 °C | 63 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 307 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 203 – 2,923 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 33 °C by day, driest in November with 46 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lakeland FL, mean 1961–1978 (NOAA). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Sanford
Morning: 06:26–07:15 · Evening: 17:02–17:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sanford, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:26 to 07:15. The evening golden hour extends from 17:02 to 17:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sanford
Morning: 06:17–06:26 · Evening: 17:50–17:59
The Blue Hour in Sanford offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:17 to 06:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:50 to 17:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sanford
Sanford is located at a latitude of 28.80° and a longitude of -81.27°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sanford vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sanford
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sanford. 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 Sanford, with up to 13h 59m 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 Sanford 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 Sanford brings the shortest days with only 10h 18m 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 Sanford
On the same latitude as Sanford
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sanford (28.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 53m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sanford
When does the sun rise in Sanford today?
Today the sun rises in Sanford at 06:41 and sets at 17:35.
How long is the day in Sanford today?
The day lasts 10h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sanford today?
In the morning from 06:26–07:15, in the evening from 17:02–17:50.
When is the longest day in Sanford?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 59m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 18m.
When does it get dark in Sanford today?
It is dark from 17:59, fully dark from 18:56.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sanford. All times are in local time. How it is calculated