Sunset & Sunrise Today in New Haven, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New Haven: sunrise 5:32 AM, sunset 8:22 PM.
In New Haven, Connecticut, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 8:23 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 51m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above New Haven at 12:57 PM.
Sitting at 41.31° latitude puts New Haven 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 1 minute shorter and 24 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in New Haven move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in New Haven runs from about 7:43 PM to 8:43 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:43 PM to 8:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New Haven is at 8:22 PM and sunrise at 5:32 AM — about 1m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New Haven drift across the whole year.
It's summer in New Haven right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in New Haven ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 10m.
Moon in New Haven today
Sunset today: New Haven vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 5:31 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 51m |
| Bridgeport | 5:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 50m |
| Waterbury | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m |
| New Britain | 5:30 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 53m |
| Danbury | 5:33 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 51m |
New Haven sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 10m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in New Haven (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 10m |
New Haven sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 51m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:32 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:33 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:34 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 35s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:36 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:36 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:37 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 43s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 45s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:39 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 48s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:40 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:42 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:43 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 56s |
Twilight times in New Haven today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:29 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:17 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:58 AM | 8:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:11 AM | 6:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:43 PM | 8:43 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in New Haven.
Sunrise & sunset in New Haven by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 15m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 24m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in New Haven.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for New Haven
What time is sunset in New Haven today?
Sunset in New Haven, Connecticut is at 8:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in New Haven today?
Sunrise in New Haven is at 5:31 AM today, with 14h 51m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New Haven tomorrow?
Sunrise in New Haven tomorrow is at 5:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:22 PM.
What time is sunset in New Haven tomorrow?
Sunset in New Haven tomorrow is at 8:22 PM.
How long is the day in New Haven today?
New Haven gets 14h 51m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:31 AM and sunset at 8:23 PM.
When is golden hour in New Haven?
The evening golden hour in New Haven is about 7:43 PM to 8:43 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in New Haven?
The evening blue hour in New Haven runs from about 8:43 PM to 8:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New Haven?
After sunset at 8:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New Haven at around 8:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in New Haven?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New Haven — is at 12:57 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near New Haven
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Sunset card for New Haven
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