Sunset & Sunrise Today in Stamford, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Stamford: sunrise 5:35 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
In Stamford, Connecticut, the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 8:24 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 49m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Stamford at 1:00 PM.
Because Stamford is at 41.05° (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 22 seconds. This is summer in Stamford, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Stamford's golden hour, about 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Stamford is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 5:35 AM — about 1m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Stamford drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Stamford, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Stamford ranges from as early as 4:25 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 07m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 12m.
Moon in Stamford today
Sunset today: Stamford vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m |
| North Stamford | 5:34 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 50m |
| Norwalk | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 50m |
| East Norwalk | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m |
| Greenburgh | 5:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 49m |
Stamford 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 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:25 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:21 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Stamford (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:22 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 | 7:16 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 12m |
Stamford sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:36 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:37 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:38 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 33s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:39 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 39s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:41 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 42s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:41 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 44s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:42 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 46s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:44 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:46 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Stamford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:33 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:20 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:01 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:14 AM | 6:14 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Stamford.
Sunrise & sunset in Stamford by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:05 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 | 5:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 55m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 19m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 26m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Stamford.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Stamford
What time is sunset in Stamford today?
Sunset in Stamford, 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 Stamford today?
Sunrise in Stamford is at 5:35 AM today, with 14h 49m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Stamford tomorrow?
Sunrise in Stamford tomorrow is at 5:35 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Stamford tomorrow?
Sunset in Stamford tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Stamford today?
Stamford gets 14h 49m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:35 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Stamford?
The evening golden hour in Stamford is about 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Stamford?
The evening blue hour in Stamford runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Stamford?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Stamford at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Stamford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Stamford — is at 1:00 PM today.
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Sunset card for Stamford
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