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Jacksonville Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Jacksonville, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Jacksonville, United States, sunrise is at 7:17 AM and sunset is at 7:22 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 12h 05m, solar noon is at 1:19 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:48 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:50 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:05 AM
Today’s solar times in Jacksonville
Dawn
6:53 AM
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:48 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:50 PM
Sunset
7:22 PM
Dusk
7:46 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 05m
Solar noon
1:19 PM
Coordinates
30.3322, -81.6556
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 30.3322, longitude -81.6556, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Jacksonville over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 05m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 12m |
What these times mean
Jacksonville changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Jacksonville throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 24m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:00 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 41m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 06m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 15m |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 12m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:25 AM
June 5
Latest sunset
8:33 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 06m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 11m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Jacksonville with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2038 | 8:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 1:20 PM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jacksonville today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Jacksonville, United States is at 7:17 AM and sunset is at 7:22 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Jacksonville today?
Today in Jacksonville, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 05m.
When is golden hour in Jacksonville?
Morning golden hour in Jacksonville ends at 7:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Jacksonville?
Solar noon in Jacksonville is at 1:19 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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