Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Hartford, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Hartford: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over West Hartford at 6:09 PM, having risen at 7:03 AM. That works out to 11h 05m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above West Hartford at 12:36 PM.
Because West Hartford is at 41.76° (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 42 seconds. This is autumn in West Hartford, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in West Hartford runs from about 5:32 PM to 6:27 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:27 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Hartford is at 6:07 PM and sunrise at 7:04 AM — about 2m 42s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Hartford drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in West Hartford, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Hartford ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in West Hartford today
Sunset today: West Hartford vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| Hartford | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| East Hartford | 7:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| New Britain | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| Bristol | 7:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 05m |
West Hartford sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Hartford (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 07m |
West Hartford sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 42s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 40s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:09 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 39s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 39s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:13 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 36s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:17 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:18 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 33s |
Twilight times in West Hartford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:32 PM | 6:27 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in West Hartford by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Hartford
What time is sunset in West Hartford today?
Sunset in West Hartford, Connecticut is at 6:09 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in West Hartford today?
Sunrise in West Hartford is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Hartford tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Hartford tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in West Hartford tomorrow?
Sunset in West Hartford tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in West Hartford today?
West Hartford gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM.
When is golden hour in West Hartford?
The evening golden hour in West Hartford is about 5:32 PM to 6:27 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Hartford?
The evening blue hour in West Hartford runs from about 6:27 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Hartford?
After sunset at 6:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Hartford at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Hartford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Hartford — is at 12:36 PM today.
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