Sunset & Sunrise Today in Stamford, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Stamford: sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 6:11 PM.
In Stamford, Connecticut, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:13 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 07m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Stamford at 12:40 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 2 minutes shorter and 38 seconds. This is autumn 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 5:36 PM to 6:30 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:30 PM to 6:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Stamford is at 6:11 PM and sunrise at 7:07 AM — about 2m 38s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Stamford drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Stamford, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 07m |
| North Stamford | 7:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 07m |
| Norwalk | 7:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m |
| East Norwalk | 7:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m |
| White Plains | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
Stamford sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 07m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 12m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:25 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:21 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:07 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:08 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:09 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 36s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 35s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 34s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:14 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 33s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:16 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 33s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:17 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 32s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:18 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:19 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:20 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 29s |
Twilight times in Stamford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:34 AM | 7:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:05 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:37 AM | 6:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:48 AM | 7:42 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:36 PM | 6:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Stamford
What time is sunset in Stamford today?
Sunset in Stamford, Connecticut is at 6:13 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 7:05 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Stamford tomorrow?
Sunrise in Stamford tomorrow is at 7:07 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:11 PM.
What time is sunset in Stamford tomorrow?
Sunset in Stamford tomorrow is at 6:11 PM.
How long is the day in Stamford today?
Stamford gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:05 AM and sunset at 6:13 PM.
When is golden hour in Stamford?
The evening golden hour in Stamford is about 5:36 PM to 6:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Stamford?
The evening blue hour in Stamford runs from about 6:30 PM to 6:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Stamford?
After sunset at 6:13 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Stamford at around 6:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Stamford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Stamford — is at 12:40 PM today.
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