What Time Is Sunset Today?

Sunset time today depends on your exact location and the date — and it changes a little every day. Below, you'll find today's sunset time, why it shifts throughout the year, and how to instantly get accurate sunset times for your city.

Today's Sunset Time (By Location)

The sun does not set at the same time everywhere.

Sunset time today is determined by:

• Your latitude and longitude
• Earth's axial tilt
• The date and season
• Your local time zone

To get the exact sunset time today for your location, use our location-based lookup:

Why Sunset Time Changes Every Day

Sunset times shift throughout the year because Earth is tilted on its axis.

Here's what that means in simple terms:

• During summer, days are longer → later sunsets
• During winter, days are shorter → earlier sunsets
• Around the solstices, sunset times change more slowly
• Around the equinoxes, sunset times change faster

This is why today's sunset time is slightly different from yesterday — even if you stay in the same city.

What Time Is the Sunset Today Compared to Yesterday?

In most locations:

• Sunset changes by 1–3 minutes per day
• Changes are gradual, not sudden
• The slowest changes happen near the solstices

If you want to see how sunset time changes day by day, you can explore monthly sunset tables for your city.

👉 Example: View Monthly Sunrise & Sunset Times

Sunset vs Sunrise: Which Happens First Today?

Sunrise always happens in the morning

Sunset always happens in the evening

However, the earliest sunset of the year does not happen on the shortest day, and the latest sunrise does not happen on the longest day. This is due to Earth's orbital mechanics, often called the equation of time.

If you're curious:

👉 Why the Shortest Day of the Year Isn't the Earliest Sunset

Common Reasons People Check Sunset Time Today

People look up today's sunset time for many reasons, including:

• Planning outdoor activities
• Photography and golden hour timing
• Travel planning
• Religious or cultural observances
• Understanding seasonal daylight changes

Because sunset time is location-specific, the most accurate results always come from city-level data.

Get Today's Sunset Time for Your City

Instead of guessing, you can get an exact answer instantly.

👉 Search Sunrise & Sunset Times by City

👉 Get Sunset Time Near Me

All times are calculated using precise astronomical algorithms and updated daily.

How We Calculate Sunset Times

Sunset times on SunTimesToday are calculated using:

• Astronomical solar position formulas
• Exact geographic coordinates
• Local time zone adjustments
• Daily recalculation for accuracy

This ensures today's sunset time reflects real-world conditions, not averages or estimates.

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