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Clearwater Beach sunset time today
Set your watch by the sky.
Sunset at Clearwater Beach (Pier 60) today, Thursday, November 5, 2026, is at 5:44 PM, with last light (the end of civil twilight) at 6:08 PM. Times are Eastern (EST).
Sunset times for the next 7 days
Calculated on our server for Clearwater Beach (Pier 60) (about 27.9776° N, 82.8276° W), in the America/New_York time zone.
| Date | Sunset | Last light |
|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu Nov 5 | 5:44 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Fri Nov 6 | 5:43 PM | 6:07 PM |
| Sat Nov 7 | 5:43 PM | 6:07 PM |
| Sun Nov 8 | 5:42 PM | 6:06 PM |
| Mon Nov 9 | 5:41 PM | 6:06 PM |
| Tue Nov 10 | 5:41 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Wed Nov 11 | 5:40 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Thu Nov 12 | 5:40 PM | 6:04 PM |
Calculated times, rounded to the minute. Clouds, haze and the horizon you're looking at all change what you actually see.
Watching the sunset from the water
Clearwater Beach sits on a barrier island facing the Gulf of Mexico, which faces west. That's why the sunsets here get so much attention: on a clear evening the sun drops straight toward an open horizon. From the water, you get that view without a crowd standing in front of you.
A few things make a sunset ride better:
- Look west and give yourself space. The best views have an open western horizon, so keep buildings, bridges and other boats out of the line between you and the sun.
- Watch the sky after the sun goes down. The colors often peak a few minutes after sunset. "Last light" in the table is the end of civil twilight, when the sky is still bright enough to see without lights.
- Bring sunglasses. The sun is low and bright in the half hour before sunset, and it reflects off the water.
- Pack a layer. It can feel cooler once the sun is down, especially if you got splashed.
Timing a sunset mini boat ride
Plan backwards from the sunset time for your date. You want to be on the water and settled before the sun gets low, not still getting your walkthrough. Every Clearwater Escapes ride starts with a walkthrough of the controls and safety basics and you'll get your life vests, so leave time for that before golden hour.
Sunset times shift by a minute or two a day, and by more than an hour over the year, so check this page for your actual date. When you request your escape, add your date and mention sunset in the notes. We reach out to confirm your date, crew size and launch point, and we can talk timing then.
Want the full plan? Read about sunset mini boat rides, or make it a date for two.