Sunset & Sunrise Today in Newark, Delaware
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Newark: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:21 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Newark is at 6:23 PM and sunrise was at 7:13 AM, giving Newark 11h 09m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Newark, is at 12:48 PM.
Newark lies at latitude 39.68°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 30 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Newark keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Newark's golden hour, about 5:47 PM to 6:40 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:40 PM to 6:51 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Newark is at 6:21 PM and sunrise at 7:14 AM — about 2m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Newark drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Newark, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Newark ranges from as early as 4:38 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 58m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in Newark today
Sunset today: Newark vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 09m |
| Bear | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 10m |
| Wilmington | 7:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 09m |
| Middletown | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 10m |
| Chester | 7:12 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 09m |
Newark sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 58m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:38 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:34 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:30 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Newark (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 58m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 21m |
Newark sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:15 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:16 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:20 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 27s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:21 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:22 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:24 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:25 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:26 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:27 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 22s |
Twilight times in Newark today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:43 AM | 7:53 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:14 AM | 7:22 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:45 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:56 AM | 7:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:47 PM | 6:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Newark by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 55m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 33m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Newark
What time is sunset in Newark today?
Sunset in Newark, Delaware is at 6:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Newark today?
Sunrise in Newark is at 7:13 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Newark tomorrow?
Sunrise in Newark tomorrow is at 7:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:21 PM.
What time is sunset in Newark tomorrow?
Sunset in Newark tomorrow is at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in Newark today?
Newark gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:13 AM and sunset at 6:23 PM.
When is golden hour in Newark?
The evening golden hour in Newark is about 5:47 PM to 6:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Newark?
The evening blue hour in Newark runs from about 6:40 PM to 6:51 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Newark?
After sunset at 6:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Newark at around 6:51 PM today.
When is solar noon in Newark?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Newark — is at 12:48 PM today.
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