Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Haven, Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Haven: sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 7:37 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in West Haven is at 7:38 PM and sunrise was at 6:09 AM, giving West Haven 13h 29m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above West Haven at 12:54 PM.
Because West Haven is at 41.27° (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 32 seconds. This is summer in West Haven, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for West Haven's golden hour, about 7:02 PM to 7:56 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:56 PM to 8:08 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Haven is at 7:37 PM and sunrise at 6:10 AM — about 2m 33s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Haven drift across the whole year.
It's summer in West Haven right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Haven ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 08m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 11m.
Moon in West Haven today
Sunset today: West Haven vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m |
| New Haven | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m |
| Milford | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 28m |
| City of Milford (balance) | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 28m |
| Hamden | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m |
West Haven sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 08m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 11m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Haven (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 08m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 11m |
West Haven sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 26m | −2m 33s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:11 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 23m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:12 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 35s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 18m | −2m 35s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:14 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:15 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:16 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 37s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 39s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:19 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 38s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 39s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 40s |
Twilight times in West Haven today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:27 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:05 AM | 8:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:39 AM | 8:08 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:51 AM | 6:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:02 PM | 7:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in West Haven by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 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 | 7:16 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 24m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Haven
What time is sunset in West Haven today?
Sunset in West Haven, Connecticut is at 7:38 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in West Haven today?
Sunrise in West Haven is at 6:09 AM today, with 13h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Haven tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Haven tomorrow is at 6:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
What time is sunset in West Haven tomorrow?
Sunset in West Haven tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in West Haven today?
West Haven gets 13h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:09 AM and sunset at 7:38 PM.
When is golden hour in West Haven?
The evening golden hour in West Haven is about 7:02 PM to 7:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Haven?
The evening blue hour in West Haven runs from about 7:56 PM to 8:08 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Haven?
After sunset at 7:38 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Haven at around 8:08 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Haven?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Haven — is at 12:54 PM today.
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