Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bangor, Maine
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bangor: sunrise 5:55 AM, sunset 7:15 PM.
In Bangor, Maine, the sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 7:16 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 22m of daylight. Local solar noon in Bangor falls at 12:36 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 2 minutes shorter and 58 seconds. This is summer 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 6:38 PM to 7:36 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:36 PM to 7:47 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bangor is at 7:15 PM and sunrise at 5:55 AM — about 2m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bangor drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bangor right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:54 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 22m |
| Lewiston | 6:00 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 20m |
| Portland | 6:01 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 19m |
| South Portland | 6:01 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 19m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 5:54 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 22m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 5:55 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 5:56 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 59s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 5:57 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 13m | −3m 00s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 5:58 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 59s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 07m | −3m 01s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:01 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 04m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:02 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 01m | −3m 01s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 58m | −3m 02s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:04 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 55m | −3m 02s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 52m | −3m 03s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:07 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 49m | −3m 03s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:08 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 46m | −3m 03s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:09 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 43m | −3m 03s |
Twilight times in Bangor today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:07 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:46 AM | 8:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:23 AM | 7:47 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:34 AM | 6:32 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:38 PM | 7:36 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 7:16 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 5:54 AM today, with 13h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bangor tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bangor tomorrow is at 5:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Bangor tomorrow?
Sunset in Bangor tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
How long is the day in Bangor today?
Bangor gets 13h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:54 AM and sunset at 7:16 PM.
When is golden hour in Bangor?
The evening golden hour in Bangor is about 6:38 PM to 7:36 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bangor?
The evening blue hour in Bangor runs from about 7:36 PM to 7:47 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bangor?
After sunset at 7:16 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bangor at around 7:47 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bangor?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bangor — is at 12:36 PM today.
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