Golden hour in Key West tonight
A middling sunset
Golden hour 7:31 PM–8:02 PM·sunset 8:02 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 4 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour7:03 AM–7:34 AM
Why this score?
An average showing — held back by low cloud blocking the horizon. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 284° — WNW on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Mallory Square
The nightly Sunset Celebration where the whole town turns out to watch the sun hit the Gulf. - Directions →
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach
A quieter beach with pines framing a clean Gulf sunset.
Make an evening of itPartner picks
⛵️Sunset cruises & tours nearbyGolden-hour departuresSee times →via Viator🍽Book a patio table for sunsetGolden-hour seatingReserve →via OpenTable📷Golden-hour photo kitCPL filter + travel tripodShop →via Amazon
Partner links may earn a commission — it never changes what we recommend or the free times above.
Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Monday, August 17, 2026