Lakeland Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

EST28.0395°N, 81.9498°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Lakeland, Florida throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During August, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in August, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Lakeland depend on August's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in August brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Lakeland, Florida. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during August may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

August falls in summer for Lakeland in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 28.0° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 16m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 26m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 43m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 6:50 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 7:06 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:19 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:53 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 43m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:59 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:07 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 9m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 16:50 AM8:19 PM13h 29m6:50 AM - 7:23 AM7:47 PM - 8:19 PM
Aug 26:51 AM8:19 PM13h 28m6:51 AM - 7:24 AM7:46 PM - 8:19 PM
Aug 36:52 AM8:18 PM13h 27m6:52 AM - 7:24 AM7:45 PM - 8:18 PM
Aug 46:52 AM8:17 PM13h 25m6:52 AM - 7:25 AM7:45 PM - 8:17 PM
Aug 56:53 AM8:17 PM13h 24m6:53 AM - 7:25 AM7:44 PM - 8:17 PM
Aug 66:53 AM8:16 PM13h 23m6:53 AM - 7:26 AM7:43 PM - 8:16 PM
Aug 76:54 AM8:15 PM13h 21m6:54 AM - 7:26 AM7:43 PM - 8:15 PM
Aug 86:54 AM8:14 PM13h 20m6:54 AM - 7:27 AM7:42 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 96:55 AM8:14 PM13h 19m6:55 AM - 7:27 AM7:41 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 106:55 AM8:13 PM13h 17m6:55 AM - 7:28 AM7:41 PM - 8:13 PM
Aug 116:56 AM8:12 PM13h 16m6:56 AM - 7:28 AM7:40 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 126:57 AM8:11 PM13h 15m6:57 AM - 7:29 AM7:39 PM - 8:11 PM
Aug 136:57 AM8:10 PM13h 13m6:57 AM - 7:29 AM7:38 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 146:58 AM8:10 PM13h 12m6:58 AM - 7:30 AM7:37 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 156:58 AM8:09 PM13h 10m6:58 AM - 7:30 AM7:37 PM - 8:09 PM
Aug 166:59 AM8:08 PM13h 9m6:59 AM - 7:31 AM7:36 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 176:59 AM8:07 PM13h 8m6:59 AM - 7:31 AM7:35 PM - 8:07 PM
Aug 187:00 AM8:06 PM13h 6m7:00 AM - 7:32 AM7:34 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 197:00 AM8:05 PM13h 5m7:00 AM - 7:32 AM7:33 PM - 8:05 PM
Aug 207:01 AM8:04 PM13h 3m7:01 AM - 7:33 AM7:32 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 217:01 AM8:03 PM13h 2m7:01 AM - 7:33 AM7:31 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 227:02 AM8:02 PM13h 0m7:02 AM - 7:34 AM7:30 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 237:02 AM8:01 PM12h 59m7:02 AM - 7:34 AM7:29 PM - 8:01 PM
Aug 247:03 AM8:00 PM12h 57m7:03 AM - 7:34 AM7:28 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 257:03 AM7:59 PM12h 56m7:03 AM - 7:35 AM7:27 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 267:04 AM7:58 PM12h 54m7:04 AM - 7:35 AM7:26 PM - 7:58 PM
Aug 277:04 AM7:57 PM12h 53m7:04 AM - 7:36 AM7:25 PM - 7:57 PM
Aug 287:05 AM7:56 PM12h 51m7:05 AM - 7:36 AM7:24 PM - 7:56 PM
Aug 297:05 AM7:55 PM12h 49m7:05 AM - 7:37 AM7:23 PM - 7:55 PM
Aug 307:06 AM7:54 PM12h 48m7:06 AM - 7:37 AM7:22 PM - 7:54 PM
Aug 317:06 AM7:53 PM12h 46m7:06 AM - 7:38 AM7:21 PM - 7:53 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Lakeland in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Lakeland, Florida, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Lakeland, Florida in August?

Today, the sun rises in Lakeland, Florida at 6:59 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Lakeland, Florida in August?

Today, the sun sets in Lakeland, Florida at 6:25 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Lakeland, Florida in August?

Today's daylight in Lakeland, Florida lasts about 11h 25m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Lakeland, Florida?

Golden hour in Lakeland, Florida refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.