Sunrise Florida Map

About Sunrise, Florida

Sunrise is a locality in Broward County, Florida, United States. Sunrise is located at 26.1340°N, 80.1131°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33322.

Sunrise, Florida, unfolds under a sky that often stretches into an immense, pale blue, punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds. It lies 2.0 miles east-north-east of Fort Lauderdale, FL (from Fort Lauderdale, FL: bearing 67°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-east of Hollywood. The landscape here is a gentle flatness, a terrain smoothed by millennia of slow geological processes, now shaped by canals that crisscross the land like silver threads, reflecting the bright Florida sun. Lush green lawns, meticulously manicured, spill out from the bases of modern homes and office buildings, a testament to the constant, verdant push of sub-tropical growth. The air itself carries a humid warmth, a soft embrace that hints at the nearby Atlantic, even when the ocean is miles away, and the scent of blooming jasmine can sometimes drift on the breeze, a sweet counterpoint to the urban hum. The story of Sunrise is one of relatively recent transformation, a post-war boom that saw this area blossom from agricultural roots into a thriving hub of commerce and residential life. Originally part of the vast Everglades watershed, its development was a deliberate engineering feat, channeling water and laying down the foundations for a planned community designed for growth. This ambition is reflected in its diverse economy, which now leans heavily on professional services, retail, and the vibrant entertainment sector, a far cry from the sugarcane fields that once dominated the horizon. The iconic BB&T Center, a shimmering beacon of glass and steel, stands as a modern landmark, drawing crowds for sporting events and concerts, a focal point for the energy that pulses through Sunrise.

About This Sunrise Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sunrise, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.133975, -80.1131. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sunrise and Broward County.

Detailed location data for Sunrise includes the ZIP code (33607), telephone area code (941, 954, 754), county seat of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), and school district assignment (Broward County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sunrise is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.