Sunset & Sunrise Today in Meriden, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Meriden: sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 7:36 PM.
In Meriden, Connecticut, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 7:38 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 29m of daylight. Local solar noon in Meriden falls at 12:54 PM.
Because Meriden is at 41.54° (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 33 seconds. This is summer in Meriden, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Meriden this evening is roughly 7:02 PM–7:56 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:56 PM to 8:08 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Meriden is at 7:36 PM and sunrise at 6:09 AM — about 2m 35s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Meriden drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Meriden right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Meriden ranges from as early as 4:20 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 10m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 09m.
Moon in Meriden today
Sunset today: Meriden vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m |
| New Britain | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
| Hamden | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m |
| Bristol | 6:08 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 30m |
| Waterbury | 6:09 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 29m |
Meriden sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 09m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:20 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Meriden (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 10m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 09m |
Meriden sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:10 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:11 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 36s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:12 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:14 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 38s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:15 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 40s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:18 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 40s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 41s |
Twilight times in Meriden today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:26 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:03 AM | 8:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:38 AM | 8:08 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:50 AM | 6:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:02 PM | 7:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Meriden by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Meriden
What time is sunset in Meriden today?
Sunset in Meriden, Connecticut is at 7:38 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Meriden today?
Sunrise in Meriden is at 6:08 AM today, with 13h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Meriden tomorrow?
Sunrise in Meriden tomorrow is at 6:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
What time is sunset in Meriden tomorrow?
Sunset in Meriden tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
How long is the day in Meriden today?
Meriden gets 13h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:08 AM and sunset at 7:38 PM.
When is golden hour in Meriden?
The evening golden hour in Meriden is about 7:02 PM to 7:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Meriden?
The evening blue hour in Meriden runs from about 7:56 PM to 8:08 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Meriden?
After sunset at 7:38 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Meriden at around 8:08 PM today.
When is solar noon in Meriden?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Meriden — is at 12:54 PM today.
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