Brandywine Shoal Light Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, July 26 at Brandywine Shoal Light, Delaware. There are 14h 22m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:56 AM to sunset at 8:18 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Brandywine Shoal Light.
Daylight by month in Brandywine Shoal Light
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:18 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 44m | |
| Feb | 6:52 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 45m | |
| Mar | 7:12 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 55m | |
| Apr | 6:24 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 13m | |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 18m | |
| JunLongest | 5:34 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 53m | |
| Jul | 5:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 39m | |
| Aug | 6:14 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 42m | |
| Sep | 6:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 28m | |
| Oct | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 13m | |
| Nov | 6:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 04m | |
| DecShortest | 7:12 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 27m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 54m), shortest around December 21 (9h 26m). That is a swing of 5h 28m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Brandywine Shoal Light
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Brandywine Shoal Light’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Brandywine Shoal Light runs from about 9h 26m at the shortest day to 14h 54m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Brandywine Shoal Light tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brandywine Shoal Light today?+
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 8:18 PM at Brandywine Shoal Light, Delaware. First light (dawn) is around 5:25 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:48 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Brandywine Shoal Light get today?+
Sunday, July 26 has 14h 22m of daylight at Brandywine Shoal Light. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Brandywine Shoal Light?+
The longest day at Brandywine Shoal Light is around June 21 with 14h 54m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 26m. That is a swing of 5h 28m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 1:07 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Brandywine Shoal Light's exact coordinates (38.987°, -75.113°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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