Sunday, July 26 at Captiva Island (outside), Florida. There are 13h 29m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:51 AM to sunset at 8:19 PM.
From first light to last, local to Captiva Island (outside).
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 | 7:19 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 40m | |
| Feb | 7:05 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 16m | |
| Mar | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 59m | |
| Apr | 7:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 47m | |
| May | 6:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 27m | |
| JunLongest | 6:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 48m | |
| Jul | 6:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 39m | |
| Aug | 7:01 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 05m | |
| Sep | 7:14 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 19m | |
| Oct | 7:28 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 33m | |
| Nov | 6:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 51m | |
| DecShortest | 7:09 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 30m |
Longest day around June 21 (13h 48m), shortest around December 21 (10h 29m). That is a swing of 3h 19m across the year.
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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 Captiva Island (outside)’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. Captiva Island (outside) runs from about 10h 29m at the shortest day to 13h 48m 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 Captiva Island (outside) tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 8:19 PM at Captiva Island (outside), Florida. First light (dawn) is around 6:25 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:45 PM.
Sunday, July 26 has 13h 29m of daylight at Captiva Island (outside). The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
The longest day at Captiva Island (outside) is around June 21 with 13h 48m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 29m. That is a swing of 3h 19m across the year.
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 1:35 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Captiva Island (outside)'s exact coordinates (26.478°, -82.183°) 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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