Sunset & Sunrise Today in Waterbury, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Waterbury: sunrise 5:32 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
In Waterbury, Connecticut, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 8:24 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 52m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Waterbury, is at 12:58 PM.
Sitting at 41.56° latitude puts Waterbury 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 25 seconds. This is summer in Waterbury, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Waterbury runs from about 7:44 PM to 8:45 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Waterbury is at 8:23 PM and sunrise at 5:32 AM — about 1m 27s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Waterbury drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Waterbury, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Waterbury ranges from as early as 4:21 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 10m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 09m.
Moon in Waterbury today
Sunset today: Waterbury vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m |
| New Britain | 5:30 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 53m |
| New Haven | 5:31 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 51m |
| Danbury | 5:33 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 51m |
| Hartford | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m |
Waterbury sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 09m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:21 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Waterbury (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 | 5:18 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 10m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 09m |
Waterbury sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:32 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 27s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:34 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 41s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:37 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 43s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 46s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:40 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:42 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Waterbury today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:28 AM | 10:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:16 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:58 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:10 AM | 6:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:44 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 Waterbury.
Sunrise & sunset in Waterbury by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Waterbury.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Waterbury
What time is sunset in Waterbury today?
Sunset in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury today?
Sunrise in Waterbury is at 5:31 AM today, with 14h 52m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Waterbury tomorrow?
Sunrise in Waterbury tomorrow is at 5:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Waterbury tomorrow?
Sunset in Waterbury tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Waterbury today?
Waterbury gets 14h 52m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:31 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Waterbury?
The evening golden hour in Waterbury is about 7:44 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Waterbury?
The evening blue hour in Waterbury runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Waterbury?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Waterbury at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Waterbury?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Waterbury — is at 12:58 PM today.
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Sunset card for Waterbury
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