Sun Times in Sanibel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sanibel?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sanibel (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sanibel?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sanibel (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sanibel?
Golden hour times for Sanibel are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Sanibel?
The day length for Sanibel is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sanibel?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sanibel is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sanibel?
Sunset and dusk times for Sanibel are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Sanibel?
Twilight duration in Sanibel varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Sanibel?
The earliest sunrise in Sanibel in 2026 is at 6:34 AM on June 3 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sanibel?
The latest sunset in Sanibel in 2026 is at 8:25 PM on June 28 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sanibel?
After sunset in Sanibel, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Sanibel shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Sanibel
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sanibel on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 40m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 7:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 6:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 48m |
| July | 6:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 38m |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 32m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 30m |
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