Placida, Gasparilla Sound Sunrise & Sunset
Monday, September 14 at Placida, Gasparilla Sound, Florida. There are 12h 21m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:14 AM to sunset at 7:35 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Placida, Gasparilla Sound.
Daylight by month in Placida, Gasparilla Sound
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 | 7:20 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 38m | |
| Feb | 7:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 16m | |
| Mar | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 59m | |
| Apr | 7:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 48m | |
| May | 6:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 28m | |
| JunLongest | 6:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 49m | |
| Jul | 6:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 40m | |
| Aug | 7:01 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 06m | |
| Sep | 7:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 19m | |
| Oct | 7:28 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 32m | |
| Nov | 6:49 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 50m | |
| DecShortest | 7:10 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 28m |
Longest day around June 21 (13h 50m), shortest around December 21 (10h 27m). That is a swing of 3h 23m 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 Placida, Gasparilla Sound
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 Placida, Gasparilla Sound’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. Placida, Gasparilla Sound runs from about 10h 27m at the shortest day to 13h 50m 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 Placida, Gasparilla Sound tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Placida, Gasparilla Sound today?+
On Monday, September 14, the sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 7:35 PM at Placida, Gasparilla Sound, Florida. First light (dawn) is around 6:51 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:58 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Placida, Gasparilla Sound get today?+
Monday, September 14 has 12h 21m of daylight at Placida, Gasparilla Sound. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Placida, Gasparilla Sound?+
The longest day at Placida, Gasparilla Sound is around June 21 with 13h 50m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 27m. That is a swing of 3h 23m 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 1:24 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 Placida, Gasparilla Sound's exact coordinates (26.833°, -82.265°) 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.
Bridge clearances near Placida, Gasparilla Sound
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Placida, Gasparilla Sound. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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