Ellenton, Manatee River Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, July 26 at Ellenton, Manatee River, Florida. There are 13h 33m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:50 AM to sunset at 8:23 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Ellenton, Manatee River.
Daylight by month in Ellenton, Manatee River
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 | 7:22 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 36m | |
| Feb | 7:07 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 14m | |
| Mar | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 59m | |
| Apr | 7:06 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 49m | |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 30m | |
| JunLongest | 6:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 52m | |
| Jul | 6:44 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 43m | |
| Aug | 7:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 07m | |
| Sep | 7:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 20m | |
| Oct | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 31m | |
| Nov | 6:51 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 48m | |
| DecShortest | 7:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 25m |
Longest day around June 21 (13h 53m), shortest around December 21 (10h 24m). That is a swing of 3h 29m 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 Ellenton, Manatee River
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 Ellenton, Manatee River’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. Ellenton, Manatee River runs from about 10h 24m at the shortest day to 13h 53m 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 Ellenton, Manatee River tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ellenton, Manatee River today?+
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 8:23 PM at Ellenton, Manatee River, Florida. First light (dawn) is around 6:25 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:48 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Ellenton, Manatee River get today?+
Sunday, July 26 has 13h 33m of daylight at Ellenton, Manatee River. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Ellenton, Manatee River?+
The longest day at Ellenton, Manatee River is around June 21 with 13h 53m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 24m. That is a swing of 3h 29m 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 1:36 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 Ellenton, Manatee River's exact coordinates (27.515°, -82.534°) 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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