Sunset & Sunrise Today in Danbury, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Danbury: sunrise 5:34 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
In Danbury, Connecticut, the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 8:25 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 51m of daylight. Local solar noon in Danbury falls at 12:59 PM.
Because Danbury is at 41.39° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 24 seconds. This is summer in Danbury, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Danbury runs from about 7:45 PM to 8:46 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Danbury is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 5:34 AM — about 1m 27s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Danbury drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Danbury, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Danbury ranges from as early as 4:23 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 10m.
Moon in Danbury today
Sunset today: Danbury vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | 5:33 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 51m |
| North Stamford | 5:34 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 50m |
| Norwalk | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 50m |
| East Norwalk | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m |
| Bridgeport | 5:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 50m |
Danbury sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 10m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:23 PM (around December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:20 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Danbury (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:20 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 10m |
Danbury sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:33 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 51m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 27s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:36 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:37 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 35s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:37 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:38 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 41s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:39 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 43s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:40 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 45s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:41 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 48s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:42 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:44 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:45 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Danbury today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:30 AM | 10:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:18 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:00 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:13 AM | 6:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Danbury.
Sunrise & sunset in Danbury by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 14m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 24m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Danbury.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Danbury
What time is sunset in Danbury today?
Sunset in Danbury, Connecticut is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Danbury today?
Sunrise in Danbury is at 5:33 AM today, with 14h 51m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Danbury tomorrow?
Sunrise in Danbury tomorrow is at 5:34 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Danbury tomorrow?
Sunset in Danbury tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Danbury today?
Danbury gets 14h 51m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:33 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Danbury?
The evening golden hour in Danbury is about 7:45 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Danbury?
The evening blue hour in Danbury runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Danbury?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Danbury at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Danbury?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Danbury — is at 12:59 PM today.
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Sunset card for Danbury
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