News Summary
As Jacksonville approaches the end of April, residents can look forward to longer sunny days. Starting April 24, sunsets will extend into the 8 o’clock hour, promising more time to enjoy outdoor activities. Early sunrises will greet us in May, and the summer solstice on June 20 will offer the longest day of the year, featuring over 14 hours of daylight. With a late sunset beginning June 23, the summer season is shaping up to be filled with fun and sunshine in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville, FL Ready for Longer Days – Sunshine Awaits!
Get ready to bask in the warm embrace of the Florida sun, Jacksonville! As we draw closer to the end of April, exciting news is on the horizon. Starting Thursday, April 24, our beautiful city will experience sunsets that glide into the 8 o’clock hour. That’s right, the glorious long evenings you’ve been dreaming of are almost here!
Rise and Shine: Early Sunrises Are Just Around the Corner
By the time we reach May 18, mornings in Jacksonville will greet us with an early sunrise at 6:30 a.m.. Feeling like you could use a bit more daylight in your mornings? Well, mark your calendar for June 2, when Jacksonville will welcome its earliest sunrise at a bright-eyed 6:24 a.m.. This beautiful dawn light will grace our skies from June 2 all the way until June 19. That’s a perfect time to enjoy breakfast under the rays of the sun or catch a peaceful moment before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
The Grandest Day of the Year: Summer Solstice
Circle June 20 on your calendar—that date isn’t just any day, it marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year! Jacksonville will revel in a whopping 14 hours, six minutes, and 19 seconds of daylight. Imagine those long beach days and late-night barbecues—now that’s what summer is all about!
As the Sun Sets: Late Night Fun!
Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, our city will witness its latest sunset starting June 23, when the sun dips below the horizon at 8:32 p.m.. This late sunset will hang around until July 6, giving you plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities and nighttime adventures under the twinkling stars. Talk about a summer full of fun!
Daylight Saving Time: What’s the Deal?
Now, you might be curious about how we reached this point of brighter days. Well, let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. Daylight saving time (DST) kicked off for us this year at 2 a.m. EDT on March 9, with many carefully adjusting their clocks, unaware that “daylight savings time” is actually just “daylight saving time.” Who knew? But maybe it’s all that extra sunlight that makes us a little hazy on the details!
It’s interesting to know that when DST first started back in 2025, sunrises were a bit later, around 7:45 a.m. instead of 6:45 a.m..
A Timeless Tradition
Benjamin Franklin first teased the idea of saving daylight way back in 1784, and even though farmers were initially skeptical about it, the concept really took off during World War I. Germany led the charge in 1915, followed shortly by the likes of Britain and the U.S. in 1918, and the rest is history!
Legislative Changes and the Sunshine State
Florida’s own Sunshine Protection Act was introduced in 2021, aiming to make daylight saving time a year-round affair. Unfortunately, it still awaits that thumbs-up from Congress. But for those wondering about when the sunrise will return to that cozy 7:00 a.m. slot—save the date for November 24!
Winter is Coming: Shortest Day of the Year
As summer fades, we will eventually hit winter solstice on December 21, when Jacksonville will have the shortest daylight duration. Expect a sunrise at 7:19 a.m. and an early sunset at 5:30 p.m..
There you have it, Jacksonville! Embrace those longer days and make the most of every precious moment under the sun. Summer is just around the corner, ready to fill our city with warmth and fun under clear skies!
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- First Coast News
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- Wikipedia: Daylight Saving Time
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