Destin Sunset

What time is sunset at Destin tonight?

Tonight, Wednesday, October 28, the sun sets at 6:03 PM at Destin. From the sand it drops behind land 951 feet away 3 min earlier, at 6:00 PM. Golden hour starts at 5:29 PM, and the sky stays light until about 6:27 PM. Tonight's Sunset Score is 5 out of 10. Clear sky (0% cloud): a clean sunset, but the color fades fast.

Sunrise today was at 6:58 AM, which gives Destin 11 hr 5 min of daylight. It is fully dark by about 6:55 PM.

Destin sunset times this week

The next seven evenings at Destin: when the sun goes down, when golden hour starts and when the last light fades, plus the Sunset Score from each night's cloud forecast.

On nights the sun drops behind land, the table shows the time it disappears from the beach, which is earlier than the official sunset.

Where to watch the sunset at Destin

Tonight the sun goes down in the west-south-west (255° on a compass), to the right of Henderson Beach as you face the water. The favorite place to watch is Destin Harbor.

Tonight’s timeline for Harbor Sunset is at the top of this page.

Can’t make it to the beach? Watch the live HarborWalk cam at sunset.

Where the sun sets through the year

The spot where the sun sets moves along the horizon through the year. Around June 21 it goes down furthest north, in the west-north-west (298°); around December 21 it goes down furthest south, in the west-south-west (243°). In June it drops behind land 2881 feet away. In December it drops behind land 755 feet away.

Golden hour and blue hour at Destin

Golden hour tonight runs from 5:29 PM to sunset at 6:03 PM. The sun is low, the light is warm and soft, and shadows are long. It is the best time for photos of people on the beach.

Blue hour follows, from about 6:18 PM to 6:36 PM, when the sun is below the horizon and the sky turns deep blue. The first lights come on along the shore and the water holds the last of the color.

Destin sunset times by month

Sunrise, sunset and daylight on the 15th of each month. Over the next year the earliest sunset is 4:46 PM (Thu Dec 3) and the latest is 7:53 PM (Wed Jun 30). Times are local and include daylight saving time where it applies.

Tips for a great sunset at Destin

• Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. The best spots fill up, and the light is often at its best in the last half hour before the sun goes down.
• Stay 20 minutes after. The clouds often light up brightest after the sun is gone, and most people have already left.
• Check the Sunset Score. Scattered clouds make the most color. A clear sky gives a clean sunset that fades fast, and a heavy overcast can hide it.
• Plan your parking. Sunset is a busy time at popular beaches. See Destin parking for lots and rates.
• Look at the water too. Today’s wind, waves and water temperature are on the Destin conditions page.
• Make a night of it. Find places to eat and sunset cruises and things to do at Destin.

How we work out the sunset time

The official sunset time is when the top of the sun sinks below a flat sea horizon. We also check Destin’s real horizon: the hills, headlands and islands you can see from the sand. When land is in the way, the sun disappears before the official time, and we show you that earlier time. The Sunset Score rates how colorful the sky should be from the cloud forecast at sunset. Buildings are not included, so a tall hotel beside you can still hide the last minute.

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