Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hartford, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hartford: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Hartford at 6:09 PM, having risen at 7:03 AM. That works out to 11h 05m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Hartford falls at 12:36 PM.
Because Hartford is at 41.76° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 43 seconds. This is autumn in Hartford, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Hartford's golden hour, about 5:32 PM to 6:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hartford is at 6:07 PM and sunrise at 7:04 AM — about 2m 42s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hartford drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Hartford, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hartford ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in Hartford today
Sunset today: Hartford vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| West Hartford | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| East Hartford | 7:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| New Britain | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| Middletown | 7:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 06m |
Hartford sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hartford (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 07m |
Hartford sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 41s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 41s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 40s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:08 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 39s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 39s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:13 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:14 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:17 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:18 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 33s |
Twilight times in Hartford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:32 PM | 6:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hartford by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:18 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hartford
What time is sunset in Hartford today?
Sunset in Hartford, Connecticut is at 6:09 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hartford today?
Sunrise in Hartford is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hartford tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hartford tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Hartford tomorrow?
Sunset in Hartford tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Hartford today?
Hartford gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Hartford?
The evening golden hour in Hartford is about 5:32 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hartford?
The evening blue hour in Hartford runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hartford?
After sunset at 6:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hartford at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hartford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hartford — is at 12:36 PM today.
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