Sunset & Sunrise Today in Shelton, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Shelton: sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 6:09 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Shelton is at 6:11 PM and sunrise was at 7:04 AM, giving Shelton 11h 06m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Shelton at 12:38 PM.
Sitting at 41.32° latitude puts Shelton 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 39 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Shelton move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Shelton's golden hour, about 5:34 PM to 6:28 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:28 PM to 6:39 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Shelton is at 6:09 PM and sunrise at 7:05 AM — about 2m 40s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Shelton drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Shelton, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Shelton ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 10m.
Moon in Shelton today
Sunset today: Shelton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 06m |
| City of Milford (balance) | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 06m |
| Milford | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 06m |
| Trumbull | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 06m |
| West Haven | 7:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 06m |
Shelton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 10m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Shelton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 10m |
Shelton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 06m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:05 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 38s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:07 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 37s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:10 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:12 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 35s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:13 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 35s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:14 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 34s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 32s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:18 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 31s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:19 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 31s |
Twilight times in Shelton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:32 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:04 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:36 AM | 6:39 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:46 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:34 PM | 6:28 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Shelton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 15m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 24m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Shelton
What time is sunset in Shelton today?
Sunset in Shelton, Connecticut is at 6:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Shelton today?
Sunrise in Shelton is at 7:04 AM today, with 11h 06m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Shelton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Shelton tomorrow is at 7:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:09 PM.
What time is sunset in Shelton tomorrow?
Sunset in Shelton tomorrow is at 6:09 PM.
How long is the day in Shelton today?
Shelton gets 11h 06m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:04 AM and sunset at 6:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Shelton?
The evening golden hour in Shelton is about 5:34 PM to 6:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Shelton?
The evening blue hour in Shelton runs from about 6:28 PM to 6:39 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Shelton?
After sunset at 6:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Shelton at around 6:39 PM today.
When is solar noon in Shelton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Shelton — is at 12:38 PM today.
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