Sunset & Sunrise Today in Norwalk, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Norwalk: sunrise 5:35 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Norwalk at 8:24 PM, having risen at 5:34 AM. That works out to 14h 50m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Norwalk, is at 12:59 PM.
Because Norwalk is at 41.12° (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 23 seconds. This is summer in Norwalk, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Norwalk runs from about 7:44 PM to 8:44 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Norwalk is at 8:23 PM and sunrise at 5:35 AM — about 1m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Norwalk drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Norwalk right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Norwalk ranges from as early as 4:24 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 07m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 12m.
Moon in Norwalk today
Sunset today: Norwalk vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 50m |
| East Norwalk | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m |
| North Stamford | 5:34 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 50m |
| Stamford | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m |
| Bridgeport | 5:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 50m |
Norwalk sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 07m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 12m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:24 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:20 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Norwalk (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 | 5:21 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 07m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 12m |
Norwalk sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 50m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:36 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:36 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:37 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:38 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:39 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 39s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:40 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 42s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:41 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 44s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:42 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 47s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:44 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:45 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Norwalk today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:32 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:20 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:01 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:13 AM | 6:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:44 PM | 8:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Norwalk.
Sunrise & sunset in Norwalk by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 05m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 56m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 25m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Norwalk.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Norwalk
What time is sunset in Norwalk today?
Sunset in Norwalk, Connecticut is at 8:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Norwalk today?
Sunrise in Norwalk is at 5:34 AM today, with 14h 50m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Norwalk tomorrow?
Sunrise in Norwalk tomorrow is at 5:35 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Norwalk tomorrow?
Sunset in Norwalk tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Norwalk today?
Norwalk gets 14h 50m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:34 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Norwalk?
The evening golden hour in Norwalk is about 7:44 PM to 8:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Norwalk?
The evening blue hour in Norwalk runs from about 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Norwalk?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Norwalk at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Norwalk?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Norwalk — is at 12:59 PM today.
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Sunset card for Norwalk
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