Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bangor, Maine
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bangor: sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 5:48 PM.
In Bangor, Maine, the sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 5:50 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 10h 59m of daylight. Local solar noon in Bangor falls at 12:20 PM.
Because Bangor is at 44.80° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 1 seconds. This is autumn in Bangor, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bangor's golden hour, about 5:11 PM to 6:08 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:08 PM to 6:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bangor is at 5:48 PM and sunrise at 6:52 AM — about 3m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bangor drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bangor, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bangor ranges from as early as 3:53 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:24 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 34m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 46m.
Moon in Bangor today
Sunset today: Bangor vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 59m |
| Lewiston | 6:55 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 00m |
| Portland | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 01m |
| South Portland | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 01m |
Bangor sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 34m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 46m
- Latest sunset 8:24 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 3:53 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 4:48 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bangor (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 4:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 34m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 3:56 PM | 8h 46m |
Bangor sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 56m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:53 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 53m | −3m 00s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:54 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 59s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:56 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 59s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:57 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:58 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 58s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 56s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:01 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 56s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:02 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:04 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 54s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:05 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 53s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:06 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 52s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:08 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 20m | −2m 51s |
Twilight times in Bangor today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:13 AM | 7:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:47 AM | 6:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:20 AM | 6:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:32 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:11 PM | 6:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bangor by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:04 PM | 8h 51m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 48m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 09m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:25 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 14m |
| June | 4:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 15h 21m |
| July | 4:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 31m |
| August | 5:21 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 39m |
| September | 5:57 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:23 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 3:55 PM | 9h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bangor
What time is sunset in Bangor today?
Sunset in Bangor, Maine is at 5:50 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bangor today?
Sunrise in Bangor is at 6:50 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bangor tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bangor tomorrow is at 6:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Bangor tomorrow?
Sunset in Bangor tomorrow is at 5:48 PM.
How long is the day in Bangor today?
Bangor gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:50 AM and sunset at 5:50 PM.
When is golden hour in Bangor?
The evening golden hour in Bangor is about 5:11 PM to 6:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bangor?
The evening blue hour in Bangor runs from about 6:08 PM to 6:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bangor?
After sunset at 5:50 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bangor at around 6:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bangor?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bangor — is at 12:20 PM today.
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