Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lewiston, Maine
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lewiston: sunrise 6:57 AM, sunset 5:54 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Lewiston is at 5:56 PM and sunrise was at 6:55 AM, giving Lewiston 11h 00m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Lewiston at 12:26 PM.
Sitting at 44.10° latitude puts Lewiston in 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 56 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Lewiston move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Lewiston this evening is roughly 5:18 PM–6:15 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:15 PM to 6:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lewiston is at 5:54 PM and sunrise at 6:57 AM — about 2m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lewiston drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Lewiston, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lewiston ranges from as early as 4:02 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:27 PM (around June 19). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 29m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 51m.
Moon in Lewiston today
Sunset today: Lewiston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| West Scarborough | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 01m |
| Bangor | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 59m |
Lewiston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 29m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 51m
- Latest sunset 8:27 PM (June 19)
- Earliest sunset 4:02 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 4:57 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lewiston (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 4:57 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 29m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 4:05 PM | 8h 51m |
Lewiston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:55 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 00m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:57 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 56s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:58 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 55s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:59 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 55s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 54s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:02 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:03 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 53s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:06 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 51s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:07 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 51s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:08 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 50s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:09 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 48s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:11 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:12 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 47s |
Twilight times in Lewiston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:19 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:52 AM | 6:59 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:26 AM | 6:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:37 AM | 7:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:18 PM | 6:15 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lewiston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 56m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 52m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:00 AM | 8:16 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 5:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 25m |
| August | 5:29 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 35m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 12m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:30 PM | 10h 12m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:03 PM | 9h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lewiston
What time is sunset in Lewiston today?
Sunset in Lewiston, Maine is at 5:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lewiston today?
Sunrise in Lewiston is at 6:55 AM today, with 11h 00m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lewiston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lewiston tomorrow is at 6:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Lewiston tomorrow?
Sunset in Lewiston tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
How long is the day in Lewiston today?
Lewiston gets 11h 00m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:55 AM and sunset at 5:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Lewiston?
The evening golden hour in Lewiston is about 5:18 PM to 6:15 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lewiston?
The evening blue hour in Lewiston runs from about 6:15 PM to 6:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lewiston?
After sunset at 5:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lewiston at around 6:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lewiston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lewiston — is at 12:26 PM today.
Nearest cities to Lewiston
- PortlandME
- South PortlandME
- West ScarboroughME
- BangorME
- East ConcordNH
- ConcordNH
- ManchesterNH
- Derry VillageNH
More cities in Maine
Learn more about the sunset
- 🌇 What is golden hour?Golden hour is the warm, soft light just after sunrise and before sunset. Learn what it is, when it happens, how long it lasts, and how to use it.
- 🌆 What is blue hour?Discover what blue hour is, when it happens, how it differs from golden hour, and expert tips for photographing the soft blue twilight. Check exact blue.
- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
- 🌅 Why are sunsets red and orange?Discover the science behind red and orange sunsets, from Rayleigh scattering to air quality. Learn when and where to see the most vivid colors.
- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.