Sunset & Sunrise Today in Middletown, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Middletown: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:26 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Middletown is at 7:28 PM and sunrise was at 6:13 AM, giving Middletown 13h 14m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Middletown at 12:51 PM.
Sitting at 41.56° latitude puts Middletown in 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 38 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Middletown move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Middletown this evening is roughly 6:52 PM–7:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:46 PM to 7:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Middletown is at 7:26 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 2m 39s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Middletown drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Middletown right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Middletown ranges from as early as 4:20 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 10m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 09m.
Moon in Middletown today
Sunset today: Middletown vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m |
| Meriden | 6:14 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m |
| New Britain | 6:14 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m |
| Hartford | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m |
| West Hartford | 6:14 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m |
Middletown sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 09m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:20 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:21 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Middletown (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 | 8:27 PM | 15h 10m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 09m |
Middletown sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:15 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 40s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:18 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 41s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:21 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 41s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:22 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 43s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:23 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:24 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:25 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 43s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:26 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 43s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:27 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 44s |
Twilight times in Middletown today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:34 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:10 AM | 8:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:44 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:55 AM | 6:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:52 PM | 7:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Middletown by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:44 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 Middletown
What time is sunset in Middletown today?
Sunset in Middletown, Connecticut is at 7:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Middletown today?
Sunrise in Middletown is at 6:13 AM today, with 13h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Middletown tomorrow?
Sunrise in Middletown tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Middletown tomorrow?
Sunset in Middletown tomorrow is at 7:26 PM.
How long is the day in Middletown today?
Middletown gets 13h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Middletown?
The evening golden hour in Middletown is about 6:52 PM to 7:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Middletown?
The evening blue hour in Middletown runs from about 7:46 PM to 7:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Middletown?
After sunset at 7:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Middletown at around 7:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Middletown?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Middletown — is at 12:51 PM today.
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